Follow these steps for perfect results
butternut squash
halved and seeded
olive oil
olive oil
garlic
minced
ground nutmeg
shiitake mushrooms
stemmed and sliced
cremini mushrooms
halved
king trumpet mushrooms
sliced
oyster mushrooms
torn
olive oil
fresh sage
chopped
Preheat oven to 450F.
Halve and seed the butternut squash.
Place squash halves on a baking sheet, cut side up.
Brush squash with 1 tsp of olive oil.
Place 1 tsp of minced garlic in the cavity of each squash half.
Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, or until squash is soft when pressed.
Scoop squash out of the skin into a bowl.
Mash the squash with a fork.
Mash in remaining 1 Tbs of olive oil and nutmeg.
Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
Keep warm.
Position one oven rack in the top one-third of oven; position second rack in the bottom third of oven.
Coat two baking sheets with cooking spray.
Place shiitake and cremini mushrooms on one baking sheet.
Place trumpet and oyster mushrooms on a second baking sheet.
Drizzle each baking sheet with 1 1/2 Tbs of olive oil.
Toss to coat mushrooms.
Roast mushrooms for 15 minutes.
Sprinkle each batch of mushrooms with 1 tsp of sage.
Switch baking sheets from top to bottom racks.
Continue roasting for 5 minutes more, then remove baking sheet with shiitake and cremini mushrooms from the oven.
Roast trumpet and oyster mushrooms for 5 minutes more.
Divide Butternut Puree among four serving plates.
Top with Roasted Mushrooms and serve immediately.
Expert advice for the best results
Roast the mushrooms until slightly browned for best flavor.
Adjust nutmeg and sage to taste.
Serve immediately for optimal texture.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
Butternut puree can be made a day ahead.
Arrange the butternut puree in a circular shape on the plate and mound the roasted mushrooms in the center.
Serve as a side dish or a light main course.
Garnish with extra fresh sage leaves.
Earthy notes complement the mushrooms.
Nutty flavor complements the butternut squash.
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Fall harvest dish
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