Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 1/2 pounds dense-fleshed winter squash, like butternut, peeled, seeded and cut into big chunks
  • 2 tablespoons butter (optional)
  • 3 cups (2 cans) coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, or to taste
  • Pinch salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instruction

  • In a saucepan, combine squash, butter, coconut milk, sugar and salt and bring to a slow boil. Cook, stirring, until squash is very tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool to room temperature or refrigerate.
  • Just before serving, stir in vanilla. Purée mixture in a blender or leave it chunky; serve cold or at room temperature.