Hali Pumpkin Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Creamy mashed potatoes blended with pumpkin, dried fruit, and caramelized onions for a hearty, wholesome side dish full of fall flavor.
4 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 –3 cups approximately 35 oz pumpkin, peeled and chopped
- 2 medium potatoes peeled and chopped
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup prunes
- ½ cup dried apricots
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
- 1 small red onion finely sliced
Instructions
Cook the pumpkin and potatoes:
- Place the pumpkin, potatoes, milk, water, prunes, and dried apricots into a medium skillet. Cook over low heat for 15 minutes, or until both pumpkin and potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
Mash the mixture:
- Remove the skillet from the heat. Mash the pumpkin and potatoes together until smooth. Stir in 1 tablespoon of butter until well incorporated.
Caramelize the onions:
- In a separate pan, melt the remaining tablespoon of butter. Add the red onion and cook over medium-low heat for 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is golden brown and caramelized.
Combine and serve:
- Stir the caramelized onions into the mashed mixture. Cover and allow to rest for 2–3 minutes before serving warm.
Notes
This recipe is naturally gluten-free since it contains no wheat, flour, or gluten-based products. Simply ensure that the dried fruit and butter used are certified gluten-free to avoid any cross-contamination.