Butternut squash puree is a creamy, velvety, and versatile dish that can be used in a variety of culinary applications. Made from roasted butternut squash, this puree can be used as a soup base, a sauce for pasta or vegetables, or even as a spread for sandwiches or crackers. It is a great way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet and is a good source of vitamins A and C, as well as potassium and fiber.
Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!
ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH PUREE
This is very easy and healthy. It tastes like pumpkin pie!
Provided by ChristinaB
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place squash on a baking sheet, flesh-side up.
- Roast in the preheated oven until tender and slightly brown, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Cool until easily handled.
- Scoop flesh into a food processor; pulse until smooth. Add chicken stock, 1/4 cup at a time, while continuing to pulse, until smooth. Season puree with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.5 calories, Carbohydrate 40.3 g, Cholesterol 0.4 mg, Fat 0.6 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 395.2 mg, Sugar 7.8 g
BUTTERNUT SQUASH PUREE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Halve the squash lengthwise and remove the seeds and strings. Rub the insides with 2 tablespoons softened butter; season with salt and pepper. Place on a roasting pan, skin side down. Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 30 to 40 minutes or until fork tender. Remove the squash from the oven, scoop out the flesh and place in a food processor. Add the orange zest, honey and remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Puree until smooth. Add a pinch of salt and cinnamon. Pulse a few times to incorporate.
BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND CARROT PURéE WITH MAPLE SYRUP
Categories Sauté Thanksgiving Vegetarian Orange Carrot Butternut Squash Fall Maple Syrup Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until just tender, about 8 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon butter. Add carrots and sauté until coated with butter, about 1 minute. Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Add squash and sauté until beginning to soften, about 8 minutes. Pour orange juice over vegetables. Cover and simmer until vegetables are soft, about 25 minutes. Uncover and simmer until all liquid evaporates, about 5 minutes. Stir in maple syrup. Cool slightly. Working in batches, puree mixture in processor until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to serving bowl. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Stir over medium heat to rewarm.)
BUTTERNUT SQUASH PUREE
Make this butternut squash purée for a deliciously sweet autumnal side dish everyone will love.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Seasonal Recipes Fall Recipes Butternut Squash Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place squash in a large shallow baking dish. Drizzle with butter, and toss to coat. Cover with parchment-lined foil. Transfer to oven, and cook until tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, clean seeds and transfer to a small baking sheet; bake until dried out. When dried, cook in 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium skillet until golden. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, and let stand until cool.
- Using an immersion blender or working in batches in a blender, puree squash until smooth. Stir in honey, salt, and nutmeg. Transfer to a serving bowl, and garnish with roasted seeds.
BUTTERNUT SQUASH PUREE WITH ORANGE AND GINGER
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories dinner, easy, side dish
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place the squash in a medium-size saucepan and cover with cold water. Place over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain well.
- Place the squash in a food processor with the ginger and orange rind. Process until smooth. Add salt and pepper. Divide among 4 plates and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 58, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 294 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND APPLE PUREE
This butternut squash and apple puree side dish pairs well with our Bay-Leaf-Crusted Pork Roast.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Seasonal Recipes Fall Recipes Butternut Squash Recipes
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large skillet with a lid, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium; add onion, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add squash, apples, and 1 cup water. Cover, and simmer until squash is tender and most of the liquid has evaporated, 15 to 20 minutes. (If skillet becomes dry, add a little water; if liquid has not evaporated by the time squash is cooked, drain.)
- Transfer squash mixture to a food processor. Add remaining butter; process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper; serve. (If serving later, gently reheat in a medium saucepan over low.)
HEALTHY GINGERBREAD SPICE CAKE WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH PUREE
Even though I live in balmy south Florida, where it is pretty much summer year round, I still like to 'get into' the seasons by cooking something festive and seasonally appropriate. I started slowly spiking my recipes with ultra-healthy ingredients (flax, wheat germ, hemp seeds, chickpea puree, etc.) This is a vegetarian and dairy-free recipe.
Provided by Ivy Larson
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash Winter Squash Butternut Squash
Time 1h5m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with 1 teaspoon coconut oil.
- Place 1/4 cup coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl; heat in microwave until melted, about 30 seconds.
- Mix flour, ground flaxseeds, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, allspice, and sea salt in a large bowl.
- Combine brown sugar, melted coconut oil, and egg in a separate large bowl; add squash puree, coconut milk, molasses, and vanilla extract and mix well. Stir flour mixture into squash mixture until batter is smooth. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 45 to 55 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before turning cake onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.4 calories, Carbohydrate 41.7 g, Cholesterol 18.6 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 186 mg, Sugar 15.4 g
BUTTERNUT-SQUASH-AND-ANCHO-CHILI PUREE
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories dinner, side dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place the ancho chili in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until chili is soft, about 10 minutes. Remove the chili from the liquid. When cool enough to handle, stem the chili, split it open and scrape out the seeds.
- Meanwhile, place the squash in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer until squash is tender, about 10 minutes. Drain well and place the squash in a food processor. Add the chili and the cumin and process until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl. Season with the salt and cayenne, if desired. Divide among 4 plates and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 69, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 301 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
BUTTERNUT SQUASH PUREE
Steps:
- Pare the squash, remove the seeds and cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes. Put in a saucepan, cover with water and add salt. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until tender.
- Drain the squash and put it through a food mill or processor. Return the puree to the saucepan and add butter, honey, nutmeg, allspice, cinnamon, salt and pepper. Blend well until smooth. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 155, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 558 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams
MAPLE AND SOY BLACK COD WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH PURéE RECIPE - (4/5)
Provided by raffterman
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Place maple syrup, soy sauce, cinnamon stick, and clove into a pot and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and let cool. Put the fish in a plastic bag. Pour cooled marinade over fish to cover and gently massage it into the fish. Place in the refrigerator for a minimum of 3 hours, up to overnight. Preheat the oven to 375 ° F/190 °C Clean the butternut squash. Combine cinnamon, salt and brown sugar in a bowl and sprinkle over top of the inside of the squash. Place the squash halves face down on a parchment lined baking sheet. Cook in the oven for 45 minutes. Remove the squash and allow to cool. Remove cod from marinade and pat with paper towel to remove excess moisture. Season the fish with salt. Add oil and butter to an oven proof fry pan. Once hot place the fish in skin side up. Cook for 2-4 minutes until you develop a crust on the fish. Remove the fish from the pan temporarily. Drain pan of butter and oil, and place the fish back into the pan, skin side down this time. Place in fish into the oven for approximately 10 min. Allow squash to cool until you can remove the skin comfortably with your fingers. Scoop the flesh into a blender. Add maple syrup and orange zest. Pour in melted butter and blend. Add water as needed to achieve silky consistency. Season to taste. Remove the fish from the oven. It should be firm, but soft and breaking apart slightly. Peel skin off cooked cod and plate on top of butternut squash purée.
BUTTERNUT SQUASH PUREE
Provided by Selma Brown Morrow
Categories Microwave Side Hanukkah Low Cal High Fiber Root Vegetable Butternut Squash Sweet Potato/Yam Winter Chill Bon Appétit Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cook squash, 1 at a time, on high in microwave until very tender, turning once, about 25 minutes per side. Transfer to work surface. Cut in half lengthwise. Scoop out and discard seeds and fibers. Spoon all squash flesh into large bowl. Mash with potato masher. Transfer squash to large plastic or stainless steel strainer. Set strainer over same bowl. Cover; chill at least 1 day and up to 2 days while draining.
- Pierce sweet potato all over. Microwave on high until tender, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Cut potato in half lengthwise. Scoop flesh into medium bowl and mash.
- Measure 5 1/2 cups squash into large pot. Whisk in 1 cup mashed sweet potato, then chicken fat and allspice. Stir over medium heat until hot. Season to taste with coarse salt and pepper.
Tips:
- Choose the right squash: Look for butternut squash that is firm and has a deep orange color. Avoid squash that is bruised or has blemishes.
- Roast the squash properly: Roasting the squash caramelizes the natural sugars and brings out its sweetness. To roast the squash, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Drizzle the squash with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place the squash cut-side down on a baking sheet and roast for 45-60 minutes, or until the squash is tender and easily pierced with a fork.
- Puree the squash until smooth: Once the squash is roasted, let it cool slightly. Then, scoop the flesh out of the skin and add it to a blender or food processor. Puree the squash until it is smooth and creamy. You can add a little milk or cream to help the puree reach the desired consistency.
- Season the puree to taste: Once the puree is smooth, season it to taste with salt, pepper, and other spices. You can also add a touch of maple syrup or honey to enhance the sweetness of the squash.
- Use the puree in a variety of dishes: Butternut squash puree can be used in a variety of dishes, including soups, stews, casseroles, and baked goods. It can also be used as a spread or dip.
Conclusion:
Butternut squash puree is a versatile and delicious ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is a good source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Plus, it is relatively easy to make. With a little planning, you can enjoy the benefits of butternut squash puree all year long.
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