Squash Mash with Sauteed Mushrooms and Watercress
- 2 lb. kabocha or red kuri squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes (4 cups)
- 1 10-oz. sweet potato or yam, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
- 1 1/2 Tbs. olive oil
- 1 lb. sliced mushrooms
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (4 tsp.)
- 1 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary
- 2 cups watercress sprigs
- 1 Tbs. unseasoned rice vinegar
- Combine squash, sweet potato, and 3/4 cup water in large bowl.
- Cover, and microwave 10 minutes.
- Stir, cover, and cook 3 minutes more, or until vegetables are tender.
- Mash in bowl, and add more water by tablespoonfuls if mixture is very dry (but keep mixture thick).
- Season with nutmeg, and salt and pepper, if desired.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in large non-stick skillet over high heat.
- Add mushrooms, garlic, and rosemary, and saute 10 minutes, or until liquids have cooked away.
- Add watercress and vinegar; toss 1 minute to wilt watercress slightly.
- Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
- Serve mash topped with mushrooms.
red kuri, sweet potato, ground nutmeg, olive oil, mushrooms, garlic, rosemary, watercress sprigs, rice vinegar
Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/squash-mash-with-sauteed-mushrooms-and-watercress/ (may not work)