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Side Dish
American
4 - 6 servings
30 minutes
1 hour 30 minutes
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
3/4 pound butternut squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
2 pounds organic yams, halved lengthwise
1/2 cups beef broth (or more), canned
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon sugar
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Spray large baking sheet with cooking spray.
Place squash and yams on prepared baking sheet, cut side down.
Roast until very tender, about 1 hour. Cool slightly.
Scoop out flesh and transfer to large saucepan.
Mash with potato masher until smooth. Stir in broth.
Season purée to taste with salt and pepper. (Purée can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
Add onions, bell pepper, and sugar.
Sauté until onions are golden brown and tender, about 15 minutes.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Bring purée to simmer, adding more broth to thin if necessary.
Stir in 3/4 of onion-bell pepper mixture.
Transfer to serving bowl.
Top with remaining onion-bell pepper mixture and serve.
