Ingredients - explore different options (makes 2 servings)
Peeled and cut butternut squash 12oz package (2 cups peeled and cubed sweet potato, yams, kobocha squash, pumpkin, you can mix&match with parsnips and carrots or add a bit of sweet onion if you like it)
1/4 stick of butter (table spoon of coconut oil)
Water - just to cover
1 table spoon of ground flax seeds
Sea salt to taste
Spices:
Nina's favorite - cumin, pinch of cayenne pepper, 1/2 tea spoon pumpkin pie spice, 1/4" raw ginger shredded (or a pinch of powdered), lemon zest from 1/2 lemon
Like Mexican food - use chili pepper, garlic, lime
Like Indian flavors - use curry, cumin, dry mango powder, chili pepper
Or come up with your own version!
Toppings - choose your favorites from:
Your favorite chopped herbs or greens - cilantro, parsley, dill, spinach
Roasted pumpkin seeds, pecans, chopped almonds
Preparation:
Put cubed squash in a pot, add water just to cover, cover with the lid and boil for 10 min (until soft), while the squash is cooking put in a blender all other ingredients (except toppings; add squash with water when ready; blend.
Poor in a bowl, add topings and ENJOY!