Butternut Squash Puree

Published September 17, 1991

Total Time
15 minutes
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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings
  • 1 butternut squash, about 2 pounds

  • Salt to taste

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 1 tablespoon honey

  • ⅛ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

  • ⅛ teaspoon ground allspice

  • Pinch cinnamon

  • Freshly ground pepper to taste

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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

31 grams carbs; 15 milligrams cholesterol; 171 calories; 2 grams monosaturated fat; 4 grams saturated fat; 6 grams fat; 5 grams fiber; 560 milligrams sodium; 2 grams protein; 9 grams sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Pare the squash, remove the seeds and cut into 1 ½-inch cubes. Place the cubes in a saucepan, cover with water and add salt. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer 5 minutes or until tender.

  2. Step 2

    Drain and put through a food mill or food processor. Return the puree to the saucepan and add the butter, honey, nutmeg, allspice, cinnamon, salt and pepper. Blend well until smooth. Serve hot with the ham loaf.

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This is very easy, quick, and tasty. We skip the honey and butter, and use a bit of olive oil and a shake or two of chipotle pepper.

This is very easy, quick, and tasty. We skip the honey and butter, and use a bit of olive oil and a shake or two of chipotle pepper.

So good.

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