Method

• 01
  Preheat oven to 400ºF.
• 02
  Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Set aside.
• 03
  Wash and cut the butternut squash in half lengthwise. Using a spoon, scoop out the seeds.
• 04
  Place both halves face up on the prepared baking sheet.
• 05
  Drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt, pepper, and garlic.
• 06
  Roast in the oven for 45-60 minutes until fork tender.
• 07
  Remove the squash from the oven, and let cool for about 5 minutes.
• 08
  Using a large spoon, remove all the squash flesh from the skin, and place it into a bowl for mashing.
• 09
  Add the ghee, sea salt, and pepper, and mash well with a whisk, masher, food processor, or hand blender until fluffy and smooth.
• 10
  Sprinkle with cayenne pepper and ghee for extra flavour before serving.