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butternut squash


Submitted by peggyschaefer

Makes 6 servings

Maple syrup is a uniquely American sweetener. Here it adds just the right subtle flavor to a colorful puree of butternut squash. An equal amount of acorn squash can be beautifully substituted for butternut squash for a little variety."

Ingredients
3 1/2 pounds butternut squash
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup diced onion
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup chicken stock
1/3 cup real maple syrup
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  2. Place squash halves, cut side up, on large baking sheet. bake until very tender, about 50 minutes. Remove from oven and cool slightly. Using large spoon, scoop out squash flesh and transfer to large bowl.

  3. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add chopped onion and ground nutmeg and saute until onion is tender and light brown, about 10 minutes. Transfer to bowl with squash. Add chicken broth and maple syrup.

  4. Puree mixture in batches in processor until smooth. Season squash puree with salt and pepper. Return puree to same saucepan. Stir puree over medium heat until heated through. Transfer to bowl and serve.

Categories

Side Dish

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 321.6g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
239
Calories from Fat
73
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
8.1g
12%
Saturated Fat
3.9g
20%
Cholesterol
20mg
7%
Sodium
190mg
8%
Total Carbohydrates
43.8g
15%
Dietary Fiber
5.4g
22%
Sugars
16.7g
Protein
2.9g
Vitamin A 567% Vitamin C 93%
Calcium 14% Iron 11%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.

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Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade
96% confidence

A-
  Good points
  • High in manganese
  • High in potassium
  • Very high in vitamin A
  • Very high in vitamin C
  •   Bad points
  • High in sugar
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