SAVORY BUTTERNUT SQUASH TART

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This was published in our newspaper and I have not seen another recipe like it--it is served in wedges like a pie, but it is a savory side dish for a holiday meal like Thanksgiving. It can be prepared ahead of time and briefly reheated just before serving.

Provided by Suse40

Categories     Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 1 pie, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pie crust, prepared
2 lbs butternut squash, peeled and cubed in 1/2 inch cubes
3 eggs
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Gently press pie crust into 9 inch tart pan, preferably one with removable bottom. Crimp and remove excess dough. Keep crust refrigerated while preparing filling.
  • Steam cubed squash in a large steamer basket over 2 inches of boiling water for about 15 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Drain steamed squash well and place in blender, food processor, or a bowl if you use an immersion blender, Process squash until smooth.
  • Add eggs, cheese, brown sugar, seasonings and process until smooth.
  • Remove crust from refrigerator, and set the tart pan on a rimmed cookie sheet.
  • Carefully pour squash/egg mixture into the crust.
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until set at center.
  • Cool slightly before cutting into slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.7, Fat 10.3, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 72.5, Sodium 487.6, Carbohydrate 27.3, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 6, Protein 6.1

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