Pumpkin and Plantain Mash Recipe

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Beautiful and simple to prepare, this flavorful pumpkin-and-plantain mash is perfectly flavored with roasted garlic and caramelized shallots.—Donna Noel, Gray, Maine

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Pumpkin and Plantain Mash Recipe

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 30 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

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Ingredients

1 medium pie pumpkin, peeled and cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes
1 ripe plantain, peeled and cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes
4 garlic cloves, unpeeled
12 shallots, sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine or chicken broth
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon plus 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/8 teaspoon plus 1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/3 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons butter

Directions

Place the pumpkin, plantain and garlic in a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until tender.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, cook shallots in oil until tender. Add the wine, brown sugar, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper and chili powder; cook and stir for 6-8 minutes or until shallots are golden brown.
Squeeze softened garlic into a large saucepan; add broth and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; add pumpkin and plantain. Mash with butter and remaining salt and pepper. Top with shallots. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 2/3 cup pumpkin mixture with 1/4 cup shallots equals 216 calories, 8 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 15 mg cholesterol, 355 mg sodium, 35 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 4 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 fat, 1 starch.

Originally published as Pumpkin and Plantain Mash in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2010, p241

Shallot Substitutions

Shallots are part of the onion family and have a mild onion-garlic flavor. In place of 3 to 4 shallots, use 1 medium onion plus a pinch of garlic powder or (if you like the taste of garlic) 1 minced garlic clove.