Butternut Squash Puree
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Makes
4 to 4 servings
This is quick and easy comfort food - without the guilt. Fill up on beta carotene and love every savoury spoonful. Put a bed of this puree in the middle of a plate and top with grilled chicken breast or roasted Mediterranean vegetables or both!).
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 onion , chopped
- 1 tbsp minced sage , (or 1 tsp dried sage, crumbled)
- 3 cups squash purée
- 1 cup chicken broth , beef broth or vegetable broth
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- salt , to taste
- black pepper , to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large, non-stick frying pan at medium-low. Add onions and cook for 5 minutes until soft and fragrant, add sage and cook another minute. Add squash, stock and cayenne powder, stir to mix, bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer, cover and cook 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.