Name: Butternut Squash Puree
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 3 garlic cloves (minced); Sprig of fresh thyme or ½ teaspoon dried; 6 cups cubed butternut squash; 1 cup chicken broth or water; Kosher salt; Freshly cracked black pepper

Butternut Squash Puree

We love this simple side to any turkey dinner.

Shortcut: Buy frozen pureed butternut squash or frozen cubed squash.

Butternut Squash Puree

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Calories 90kcal

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Servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves minced
Sprig of fresh thyme or ½ teaspoon dried
6 cups cubed butternut squash
1 cup chicken broth or water
Kosher salt
Freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, over low heat, lightly coated with evoo, sweat garlic until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add thyme, squash and broth. Cover and simmer for about 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until squash is very soft and falling apart.
Mash squash with potato masher or using an immersion blender until creamy. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Serve squash puree with Turkey Meatloaf and garlicky green beans.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Butternut Squash Puree

Amount per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Fat

Sodium

515

Carbohydrates

Sugar

Protein

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Butternut Squash Puree