Bettys Microwaved Potato Pumpkin Kumara Mash Recipes

BETTY'S MICROWAVED POTATO, PUMPKIN & KUMARA MASH

Steps:

• Peel and cook vegetables on high in microwave proof dish for about 10 minutes or until soft (depending on power of microwave, mine is 1200 watts).
• Drain excess liquid off vegetables and mash well with cream cheese and seasoning.

POTATO PUMPKIN MASH

Steps:

• Place pumpkin in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, place potatoes in another saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until tender., Drain potatoes; return to pan. Mash potatoes, adding 1/4 cup milk, 4 tablespoons butter and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add additional milk if needed to reach desired consistency. Transfer to a serving bowl; keep warm., Drain pumpkin; return to pan. Mash pumpkin, gradually adding the remaining butter and salt and enough remaining milk to reach desired consistency; spoon evenly over potatoes. Cut through mashed vegetables with a spoon or knife to swirl. Drizzle with olive oil; sprinkle with pepper. Serve immediately.

SAGE AND PUMPKIN MASH

Steps:

• Place pumpkin and potato in a large saucepan and cover with cold water and bring to the boil over high heat and then reduce heat o medium and cook for 12 to 15 minutes or until tender and then drain and return to saucepan and then add sour cream and mash until smooth.
• Place a frying pan over medium heat and add butt and cook for 1 to 3 minutes or until melted and foaming and then add garlic and sage and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until sage is crisp and butter dark and golden and then remove from heat.
• Spoon mash into a bowl and top with butter mixture and serve.
• NOTE - you could make mash ahead to the end of step 1 and then reheat gently, adding a little milk if too thick and continue recipe from step 2.

SWEET ROASTED PUMPKIN MASH WITH HOLIDAY FLAVOURS

Steps:

• Place diced pumpkin, oil and spices in a big bowl. Toss to coat.
• Spread pumpkin on a paper-lined baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven at 180°C/350°F for 20 minutes or until nicely browned and tender.
• Remove from baking sheet (make sure to discard cloves) and place in a pot/bowl.
• Using a hand held blender and adding as much water as needed, puree until a thick mash has formed.
• Enjoy! :).

PUMPKIN SAVOURY STYLE MASH

Steps:

• Peel pumpkin and roughly chop into small-medium size pieces.
• Place pumpkin in the microwave on high for 3 - 4 minutes or until soft.
• Add tahini paste, curry powder and margarine to the pumpkin.
• Blend together in a food processor until desired consistency.
• Serve immediately.