Squash Puree

This International side-dish features Butternut or turban squash, Kabocha or buttercup squash, Butter -- (4 to 6, Salt and fresh black pepper to taste, Honey to taste (optional. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, sweet, indulgent flavor. A reliable recipe that works well for everyday cooking. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

Cooking Method: Baking

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Side Dishes

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 1

Calories: 456.1

Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian

Description

This International side-dish features Butternut or turban squash, Kabocha or buttercup squash, Butter -- (4 to 6, Salt and fresh black pepper to taste, Honey to taste (optional. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, sweet, indulgent flavor. A reliable recipe that works well for everyday cooking. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

Ingredients

1 medium Butternut or turban squash
1 medium Kabocha or buttercup squash
4 tablespoons Butter -- (4 to 6)
Salt and fresh black pepper to taste
Honey to taste (optional)
To taste Ground Aleppo pepper or cayenne

Directions

1
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Halve and seed squash. Lay cut side down on baking sheet. 2. Bake until very soft, about an hour. Turn cut side up, and let sit until cool enough to handle. Scrape flesh into blender or food processor. Add butter to taste, and puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Add honey to taste if desired. Stir in thyme and hot pepper. Reheat over very low heat, stirring constantly. Serve hot
2
chopped fresh thyme -- (2 to 3)

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 456.1kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 41.1g64%
Saturated Fat 25.6g128%
Cholesterol 107.5mg36%
Sodium 326.3mg14%
Total Carbohydrate 25.6g9%
Dietary Fiber 4.9g20%
Sugars 14.2g
Protein 3.1g7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: aleppo, baking, black, blending, butter, buttercup, butternut, cayenne, fresh, ground, honey, international, kabocha, optional, pepper, pts, puree, salt, side-dish, squash

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