ZUCCHINI PUREE

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My Grandmother makes this for our holiday meals. From the Moosewood Cookbook 1977. Use modest amount of the herbs.

Provided by cookiedog

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs zucchini, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
1 cup finely-minced onion
1/2 teaspoon salt (more, to taste)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper (or less)
1/4 teaspoon basil (or less)
1/4 teaspoon tarragon (or less)
1/4 teaspoon thyme (or less)
2 cups milk, heated but not scalded
1 teaspoon tamari

Steps:

Steam the zucchini until just tender. (Steam it over, not in, water).
Saute the onion in butter, with salt, until soft(5 minutes or so).
Puree all ingredients until smooth- in blender or food processor.
Heat gently (don't cook it) just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.1, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 28.5, Sodium 1796, Carbohydrate 17, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 5.1, Protein 9.2

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