Winter Squash “Guac” Bowl (Chunky Mash)
Ingredients
4 cups winter squash (butternut/kabocha/delicata), peeled if needed, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
1 tsp sea salt, plus more to taste
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup tomato, finely diced (about 1 small tomato)
1/2 tsp ground cumin (optional)
2 tbsp lime juice
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 cup red onion, finely diced (optional)
Instructions
1.Heat oven to 425°F. Toss squash cubes with oil, salt, pepper, and cumin (if using).
2.Spread on a sheet pan and roast 20–25 minutes, flipping once carefully flipping/stirring once halfway through, until very tender and browned on edges.
3.Transfer squash to a bowl. Mash lightly with a fork until chunky, leaving some small pieces (do not mash until smooth)
4.Stir in lime juice, cilantro, and red onion (if using). Add chile en polvo/jalapeño if using.
5.Taste and add more salt or lime juice if needed.
SERVINGS: 4
PREP TIME: 15 MIN
COOK TIME: 25 MIN
TOTAL TIME: 40 MIN