Whole30 Savory Mashed Squash
Transform your side dish game with this Whole30 Savory Mashed Squash recipe, a deliciously simple yet elegant option that's perfect for any meal. Featuring roasted butternut squash, rich garlic, and the subtle herbaceous notes of fresh thyme, this dish combines creamy almond milk and nutritional yeast for a velvety texture with a hint of savory depth. Perfectly seasoned with olive oil, salt, and pepper, it makes a wholesome, dairy-free, and gluten-free accompaniment that pairs beautifully with your favorite Whole30-compliant proteins. Ready in under an hour, this mashed squash is a nutrient-dense option with a comforting flavor profile that’s ideal for cozy nights or holiday feasts.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium butternut squash
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 0.25 cup unsweetened almond milk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Carefully slice each butternut squash in half lengthwise, and scoop out the seeds with a spoon.
Place the squash halves on a baking sheet, flesh side up. Drizzle them with one tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil, and season lightly with salt and pepper.
Place the unpeeled garlic cloves on the baking sheet alongside the squash.
Roast in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the squash is fork-tender.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the squash cool slightly.
While the squash cools, remove the roasted garlic cloves from their skins and set aside.
Scoop the flesh of the roasted squash into a large bowl, discarding the skins.
Add the roasted garlic, fresh thyme, remaining tablespoon of olive oil, salt, pepper, nutritional yeast, and almond milk to the bowl with the squash.
Use a potato masher or an immersion blender to mash the squash mixture until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Serve warm as a savory side dish with your favorite Whole30-compliant proteins.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1426 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.3 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2521 mg | 110% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 301.4 g | 110% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 92.2 g | 329% | |
| Total Sugars | 55.3 g | ||
| Protein | 32.4 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1277 mg | 98% | |
| Iron | 18.3 mg | 102% | |
| Potassium | 8226 mg | 175% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
