Butternut Squash Puree

Butternut Squash Puree
Butternut Squash Puree
This nutty, satisfying puree— enriched with chicken fat for tradition's sake or pareve margarine—makes a nice bed for the roast duck.
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  • Served Person: Makes 8 servings
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
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • coarse kosher salt
  • Carbohydrate 25 g(8%)
  • Cholesterol 5 mg(2%)
  • Fat 7 g(10%)
  • Fiber 4 g(16%)
  • Protein 2 g(4%)
  • Saturated Fat 2 g(10%)
  • Sodium 471 mg(20%)
  • Calories 158

Preparation 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.

Preparation 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.