Hubbard Squash and Orange Puree
Description:
If you can find pieces of this beautiful blue-skinned squash at your market, this is a fragrant and brilliantly orange-colored way to use it. From Rozanne Gold, a favorite cookbook author.
Cooking Times:
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 292.1
- Fat Content: 13.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 7.8g
- Cholesterol Content: 30.5mg
- Sodium Content: 34.1mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 41.5g
- Fiber Content: 0.2g
- Sugar Content: 1.3g
- Protein Content: 9.3g
Recipe Category:
Oranges
Keywords:
Citrus, Fruit, Vegetable, Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Winter, Thanksgiving, Oven, Beginner Cook, Small Appliance, Less than 4 Hours, Easy, Inexpensive
Ingredients:
- 1 Hubbard squash (approximately 2 pounds)
- 1/4 cup water
- Zest of 2 oranges
- Juice of 2 oranges
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
| Step | Instruction |
|---|---|
| 1 | Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). |
| 2 | Place the unpeeled Hubbard squash, flesh side down, in a baking pan. |
| 3 | Pour 1/4 cup of water over the squash in the baking pan. |
| 4 | Bake the squash for 30 minutes, then turn it over and bake for another 30 minutes or until the squash is tender and lightly caramelized. |
| 5 | Once the squash is cooked, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool slightly. |
| 6 | Scrape the flesh off the skin of the squash and transfer it to a food processor. |
| 7 | Add the orange zest, orange juice, unsalted butter, salt, and pepper to the food processor. |
| 8 | Process the mixture until smooth and well combined. |
| 9 | Serve the Hubbard squash and orange puree warm as a delicious side dish or accompaniment to your favorite meals. |
Notes:
- This puree can be made ahead of time and reheated gently on the stove or in the microwave before serving.
- Feel free to adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences, adding more salt and pepper if desired.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Simply reheat before serving.
