TUNISIAN WINTER SQUASH PUREE
Yield 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Preheat the oven to 425ºF. Cover a baking sheet with foil and brush lightly with olive oil. Cut the squash in half, scoop out the seeds and stringy membranes, brush the cut sides with olive oil and lay cut side down on the foil-covered baking sheet. Bake 40 minutes, or until soft enough to pierce easily with a knife. Remove from the heat and allow to cool, then peel and mash with a fork, or puree in a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Stir in 2 tablespoons of the lemon or lime juice and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. 2. In a mortar and pestle, mash the garlic to a paste with the salt, and stir into the puree, along with the spices. Taste and adjust salt. Mound on a platter or in a wide bowl. Run a fork down the sides. Mix together the remaining lemon juice and olive oil and drizzle over the puree. Decorate with olives and serve with small lettuce leaves for scooping, and warm flat bread. Yield: Makes about 2 cups, serving 8 to 10 as an hors d'oeuvre Advance preparation: This is best freshly made. It keeps for about 3 days in the refrigerator, though it becomes more pungent.
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Ch Arslan Iqbal Tarar
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of squash, but this purée changed my mind. It was so flavorful and comforting, and the spices were perfectly balanced. I loved the way the squash melted in my mouth and the crispy topping added a nice textural contrast. Definite
Shay Barnes
[email protected]This recipe was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the flavor and presentation. I especially loved the vibrant color of the purée and the way the spices complemented the sweetness of the squash. It was a perfect dish for a cold winter night.
jshaun autery
[email protected]The presentation of this dish was beautiful, but the flavor was lacking. The purée was bland and the spices were not well-balanced.
c h a r l o t t e
[email protected]I found this recipe to be too time-consuming. The purée was not worth the effort.
Jack Goldie
[email protected]This dish was a bit of a miss for me. The purée was bland and the spices were not well-balanced. I would not recommend this recipe.
victoria okoro
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to cook squash, and this recipe was a great find. The purée was creamy and flavorful, and the spices gave it a nice kick. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.
Nahum Terefe
[email protected]This recipe was very easy to follow and the dish turned out great. The purée was smooth and flavorful, and the spices were perfectly balanced. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a simple and delicious winter dish.
Wajaab Raja
[email protected]I loved the presentation of this dish. The vibrant color of the purée and the crispy topping made it look very appealing. The flavor was also very good, but I would have preferred a little more spice.
Debra Bulmer
[email protected]The purée was a little too thin for my preference. I would recommend roasting the squash for a longer period of time to get a thicker consistency.
Lara Truelove
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit too spicy for my taste. I would recommend using less harissa or omitting it altogether. Otherwise, the dish was very flavorful and easy to make.
Edgar Vasquez
[email protected]This dish was a disappointment. The purée was bland and the spices were overwhelming. I would not recommend this recipe.
Beto Martinez aka el cholo
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of squash, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I'm so glad I did! The purée was smooth and flavorful, and the spices were perfectly balanced. I loved the way the crispy topping added a nice textural contrast. I'll defin
Desiree Siaki
[email protected]This recipe was a little more time-consuming than I expected, but it was worth the effort. The purée was absolutely delicious and the presentation was beautiful. I'm planning on making it again for my next dinner party.
Sahriar Rakhi
[email protected]I love experimenting with different cuisines, and this Tunisian winter squash purée was a great introduction to Tunisian food. The combination of spices and the sweetness of the squash was unexpected but incredibly delicious. I'll definitely be makin
Amanda Loxas
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and interesting vegetarian recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The squash purée was creamy and flavorful, and the spices gave it a nice kick. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a delicious
mdmonirul khan
[email protected]This dish was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone raved about the flavor and presentation. I especially loved the vibrant color of the purée and the way the spices complemented the sweetness of the squash. It was a perfect dish for a cold winter night
Fabianna Charpentier
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of squash, but this purée changed my mind. It was so flavorful and comforting, and the spices were perfectly balanced. I loved the way the squash melted in my mouth and the crispy topping added a nice textural contrast. Definite
Gori Pun
[email protected]This Tunisian winter squash purée was an absolute delight! The flavors were perfectly balanced, with a hint of sweetness from the squash and a subtle warmth from the spices. The texture was velvety smooth, and the presentation was simply stunning. I