Pureed Acorn Squash With Maple Syrup |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 12 Minutes |
Ready In: 17 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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a very easy, quick, easy to prepare recipe for unexpected company or a quick dinner. Ingredients:
1 (2 lb) acorn squash, rinsed |
2 tablespoons water |
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces |
2 tablespoons maple syrup |
salt, to taste |
1/8 teaspoon pepper |
Directions:
1. Carefully cut the acorn squash in half lengthwise, and scrape out seeds.
2. Place cut side down in a microwave-safe 10 inch glass pie plate, and add the water.
3. Cover with microwave-safe plastic wrap and vent one side.
4. Microwave on high power for 12 minutes, turning the dish a quarter turn twice, until the squash is tender when pierced with a fork.
5. Let stand, covered for 5 minutes.
6. Protecting your hand with a double thickness of paper toweling, spoon out the softened squash flesh and transfer to a food processor.
7. Add the buttrer and maple syrup and process until the mixture is pureed.
8. Season to taste with salt, and pepper, and serve immediately.
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