Best 11 Steamed Squash Puree Recipes
Get ready to savor the velvety smoothness of steamed squash puree, a delectable dish that delights the taste buds with its naturally sweet and savory flavors. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the art of creating this wholesome puree, a versatile culinary canvas that can be transformed into a myriad of delectable creations. From savory side dishes to sweet desserts, steamed squash puree opens up a world of culinary possibilities, inviting you to unleash your creativity and tantalize your palate with each bite.
Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!
STEAMED SQUASH
Summer squash is a Southern tradition- but we always steam ours, instead of cooking in oil. Use small, tender squash, and enjoy!
Provided by Kizzikate
Categories Onions
Time 22m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine sliced squash & chopped onion in a wire steamer basket, place over gently boiling water. Cover, & let steam.
- 10-12 minutes, until squash is fork-tender. Remove squash and onion to a large serving dish.
- Immediately stir in margarine, pepper, and sugar. Serve hot.
STEAMED SQUASH PUREE
If you're craving something different this year, try a squash puree (from acorn, kabocha, or butternut). It typically doesn't come in a can, but it's sure worth the effort. Image, from top down: Acorn -- Delicately sweet and mild. Butternut -- Silky and nutty. Kabocha -- Dense and earthy.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Time 1h
Yield Makes about 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- Bring 2 inches water to a boil in a large pot fitted with a steamer basket (or colander). Add squash. Cover and steam until soft, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool completely. If using acorn or kabocha, scoop out flesh and discard skins.
- Puree steamed squash in a food processor until smooth. (If using kabocha, add 1/4 cup water before processing, then adjust until consistency is smooth.) Use immediately, or store in refrigerator up to 3 days or freeze up to 1 month; thaw in refrigerator before using.
MASHED YELLOW SQUASH
This is a bit different but it is excellent!! It is a great side dish or afternoon snack for those that love squash or have oodles of it popping up in their gardens!
Provided by Terry
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Summer Squash
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Slice and steam or boil squash until tender. Pour off any remaining water.
- Mash the squash slightly. In a medium size pot place mashed squash, onion, butter, milk, salt and pepper. Mix well and heat over a medium flame. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 73.1 calories, Carbohydrate 8.2 g, Cholesterol 10.1 mg, Fat 3.8 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 37 mg, Sugar 5.8 g
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
ROASTED SQUASH PUREE
Use this recipe to make our Indian Pudding, Buttercup Squash Tea Bread, and Butternut Squash Ravioli with Fried Sage Leaves recipes.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Seasonal Recipes Fall Recipes Butternut Squash Recipes
Yield Makes about 2 1/4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place squash halves, skin side up, on an oiled rimmed baking sheet. Bake until fork-tender, about 1 1/4 hours. Remove from oven. Turn over; let stand until cool enough to handle.
- Scoop the flesh into a food processor, and discard skin. Puree until smooth. Refrigerate squash puree in an airtight container up to 4 days or store in the freezer up to 1 month.
STEAMED BUTTERNUT SQUASH
Butternut squash steams quickly, making this a great cooking technique to enjoy this fall vegetable as a weeknight side dish. For extra flavor, toss the steamed butternut squash with salt, pepper and a little bit of olive oil, butter or Parmesan cheese after cooking.
Provided by Carolyn Casner
Categories Vegan Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- Bring 1 inch of water to boil in a large saucepan fitted with a steamer basket.
- Add squash. Cover and steam until very tender, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 25.5 calories, Carbohydrate 6.6 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 0.6 g, Sodium 2.3 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
ROASTED SQUASH PUREE
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 400 degrees F/200 degrees C.
- Halve the squash lengthwise and lay, face-down on a baking sheet. Bake until the flesh of the squash is completely soft, about 30 minutes. Remove and scoop the flesh into a bowl. Mash with butter to taste. Season with salt and pepper. Serve.
HOMEMADE PUMPKIN PUREE- STEAMED OR BOILED
When I was young, my mother made pumpkin pie from homemade pumpkin puree made from fresh pumpkins or hubbard squash we grew ourselves. Ahhhhh... good times! Being lazy, I have developed my own very simple method for creating pumpkin puree, which, surprisingly, has not been posted here previously. My method is faster and easier than the other recipes, which require baking the pumpkin for an hour or more and removing the skin, before or after cooking. I believe that you save a lot of the nutrition, particularly vitamin A, that would be lost if you were to remove the skin. You will be amazed at how smooth the puree is, even with the skin blended in. I also wanted to include some excellent notes from other contributors, or you can reference their recipes, on selecting the pumpkin or squash to make the puree. Notes from PainterCook (Recipe #290894) on hubbard squash Hubbard squash is sweeter and heartier than pumpkin.... You can easily substitute Butternut Squash with great results... Notes from Kim D. (Recipe #331853) on selecting a pumpkin I always use "sugar" pumpkins, also known as "pie" pumpkins.... much smaller ... and are much more tender and flavorful. --CHOOSING THE RIGHT PUMPKIN-- ... always choose a pumpkin that is free of blemishes and have been harvested with their stems intact. The pumpkin should feel heavy for their size and should have a dull skin. A pumpkin with a shiny skin was either harvested too early or was waxed by the grower. --STORING PUMPKINS-- Store pumpkins in a cool, dry place at 45F - 60F for up to a month, or refrigerate for up to 3 months. To store pumpkins for an extended time, wash the skins of the pumpkin with a solution of 1 tablespoon chlorine bleach to 1 gallon water to disinfect the skins and discourage the growth of mold.
Provided by Chef George P
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 2 varies, 1-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Thoroughly wash the outside of the pumpkin.
- Remove the stem and fibrous material around the stem and the bottom of the pumpkin.
- Cube the pumpkin into large pieces.
- Place in a large pot with just enough water to steam the pumpkin.
- Boil for about 30 minutes or until both the pumpkin and the pumpkin skin are tender.
- Blend the steamed pumpkin, with the skin, in a blender set on puree until smooth.
- You can freeze for months or store in a refrigerator a couple of days prior to use in any recipe calling for pumpkin puree.
- Servings and yield depend on the size of the pumpkin and what recipes the puree is used inches.
Nutrition Facts :
SQUASH PURéE WITH OLIVE OIL AND LIME
Yield Makes about 6 cups, serving 10 as part of a buffet
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a steamer set over boiling water steam the squash, covered, for 15 to 20 minutes, or until it is very tender. Reserve the steaming liquid and force the squash through a ricer or food mill set over a large bowl. Stir in the oil, the lime juice, and enough of the reserved steaming liquid to reach the desired consistency and season the squash purée with the nutmeg and salt and pepper. The squash purée may be made 3 days in advance, kept covered and chilled, and reheated, adding additional water as needed.
SQUASH PUREE
Provided by Regina Schrambling
Categories side dish
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
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.
MAPLE SQUASH PURéE
Categories Side Steam Thanksgiving Squash Maple Syrup Gourmet Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- In a steamer set over boiling water steam the squash, covered, for 15 minutes, or until it is very tender. Reserve the steaming liquid and in a food processor purée the squash with the butter, the maple syrup, and enough of the reserved steaming liquid to reach the desired consistency. Season the squash purée with salt and pepper. The squash purée may be made 3 days in advance, kept covered and chilled, and reheated, adding additional water as needed.
Tips:
- Choose the right squash: For steaming, it's best to use a squash with a mild flavor and a firm texture, such as butternut squash, acorn squash, or kabocha squash.
- Cut the squash into small pieces: This will help them cook evenly. Aim for pieces that are about 1-2 inches in size.
- Steam the squash until tender: The squash should be tender enough to easily pierce with a fork. This usually takes about 10-15 minutes.
- Puree the squash: Once the squash is cooked, puree it in a food processor or blender until smooth. You can add a little water or milk to help the pureeing process.
- Season the puree: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You can also add herbs, spices, or cheese for extra flavor.
- Serve the puree: Steamed squash puree can be served as a side dish, a soup, or a baby food. It can also be used as an ingredient in other recipes, such as casseroles, pies, and breads.
Conclusion:
Steamed squash puree is a delicious, healthy, and versatile dish. It's easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its mild flavor and smooth texture, steamed squash puree is a great way to add more vegetables to your diet.
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