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Roasted Squash Mash

A sun-ripened take on Squash Mash, built on olive and tomato and finished the way we like it. Ready in about 47 min and easily enough for 4 people.

4.8 from 1,267 cooks
Prep12 min
Cook35 min
Serves4
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Roasted Squash Mash
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the olive and tomato elements, and pat the squash dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the butternut squash and roast until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the capers and the rest of the olive and tomato flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the baby potatoes along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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