Squash Puree

By bonitariley

Makes: about 4 cups | Active Time: 25 mins | Total Time: 35 mins
Nutrition Info: Each serving (4 oz) contains 110 calories, 11 g carbohydrate, (2 g fiber), 2 g protein, 7 g fat, (5 g saturated fat), 20 mg cholesterol, and 70 mg sodium.

Calories: 110

Ingredients

• 1 squash, (1 1/2 -2 lbs) hubbard, carnival, acorn or butternut squash, unpeeled, halved stem to blossom end, seeds removed
• 4 Tbsp Wegmans Butter
• 1 Tbsp Wegmans Pure Maple Syrup
• Salt to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Place squash, skin side up, on microwave-safe dish; cover with microwave-safe plastic wrap. Microwave on HIGH 6-8 min, until tender. Let rest covered 10-15 min, or until cool enough to handle. Carefully remove plastic wrap to avoid steam.

2.Scoop squash from peel; transfer to food processor. Add butter, maple syrup, and salt to taste; process until smooth, 2-3 min; occasionally scraping down sides of processor.
Option(s):
Finish with Food You Feel Good About Pumpkin Seed Oil or garnish with chives.