SQUASH PUREE

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Provided by Regina Schrambling

Categories     side dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 medium butternut or turban squash
1 medium kabocha or buttercup squash
4 to 6 tablespoons butter
Salt and fresh black pepper to taste
Honey to taste (optional)
2 to 3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
Ground Aleppo pepper or cayenne to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Halve and seed squash. Lay cut side down on baking sheet.
  • 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.

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