Mashed Butternut Squash

Name: Mashed Butternut Squash (Quibebe)
Cuisine: Brazilian
Ingredients: Pinch of kosher salt, plus more as needed; 1 tsp olive oil; 5 tbsp (71 g) unsalted butter, divided; 1 onion, grated; 1 (2-lb [907-g]) butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cubed; Freshly ground black or white pepper, as desired; ⅓ cup (21 g) chopped parsley; 4 cloves garlic, finely minced; Freshly ground black or white pepper, as desired

Quibebe

Preparation info

Yield:
6-8
Servings

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Authentic Brazilian Home Cooking

By Olivia Mesquita

Published 2023

About

Quibebe is a Brazilian side dish with African and indigenous origins consisting of mashed squash (in this case, butternut) seasoned with aromatics. It is a great accompaniment to chicken, beef, pork or even fish. This recipe can be made with butternut squash (abóbora de pescoço) or kabocha (abóbora Japonesa).

Ingredients

1 (2-lb [907-g]) butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cubed
Pinch of

Americas
Brazil
Side dish
Vegetarian
Gluten-free

Method

Place the squash in a large pot with a pinch of salt and cover with water. Bring it to a boil over medium-high heat, and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, or until tender. Drain, and then smash with a fork or potato masher. Reserve.

In a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot, heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons (28 g) of the butter. Once melted, sauté the onion for 3 minutes, or until translucent. A