Vegan Mashed Butternut Squash

Creamy, comforting, and bursting with roasted flavor, this Vegan Mashed Butternut Squash is the ultimate plant-based side dish to elevate your meals. Made with naturally sweet roasted butternut squash, a touch of buttery olive oil, and a dash of nutritional yeast for a rich, cheesy essence, this recipe is both wholesome and indulgent. Seasoned with garlic and onion powders and finished with a hint of almond milk for silky smoothness, this dish is perfect for everything from holiday feasts to weeknight dinners. Ready in just under an hour and garnished with vibrant fresh chives, this easy-to-make recipe is not only dairy-free and gluten-free but also packed with nourishing flavor. Whether you're serving this alongside your favorite mains or enjoying it solo, this vegan twist on a classic mashed dish is sure to delight everyone at the table!

Nutriscore Rating: 85/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 medium (about 3 pounds total) butternut squash
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.5 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons, chopped (optional for garnish) fresh chives

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Carefully peel the butternut squash, then cut it in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. Cut the squash into evenly sized cubes, about 1-inch in diameter.

Step 3

Spread the butternut squash cubes onto a large baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat, ensuring they are spread out in a single layer for even roasting.

Step 4

Roast the squash in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until tender and lightly caramelized, turning once halfway through the cooking time.

Step 5

Once the squash is tender, remove it from the oven and cool slightly.

Step 6

Transfer the roasted squash to a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer. Add the unsweetened almond milk, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.

Step 7

Using a potato masher, immersion blender, or stand mixer, mash the squash until smooth and creamy. If the mixture is too thick, add more almond milk a tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.

Step 8

Taste the mash and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.

Step 9

Transfer the vegan mashed butternut squash to a serving dish and garnish with chopped fresh chives if desired.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy this vegan friendly, flavorful side dish!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2897.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1422.2

Total Fat 32.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2557.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 295.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 90.2g	0%
Total Sugars 53.7g
Protein 32.3g	0%

Vitamin D 43.9IU	0%
Calcium 1349.3mg	0%
Iron 18.3mg	0%
Potassium 8043.2mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 18.0%

Protein: 8.1%

Carbs: 73.9%