Ingredients

  • Nonstick vegetable oil spray
  • 1 1 3/4-pound butternut squash, halved lengthwise, seeded
  • 2 pounds yams (red-skinned sweet potatoes; about 4), halved lengthwise
  • 1/2 cup (or more) canned beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon Ras el Hanout
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon sugar

Method

  • Preheat oven to 375F.
  • 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 and ras el hanout.
  • Season puree to taste with salt and pepper.
  • (Puree can be made 1 day ahead.
  • Cover and refrigerate.)
  • Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add onions, bell pepper, and sugar.
  • Saute until onions are golden brown and tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • (Can be made 2 hours ahead.
  • Let stand at room temperature.
  • Rewarm before continuing.)
  • Bring puree 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.