Winter Squash Puree with Tahini Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 1/2 lb winter squash , like butternut
1/3 cup tahini , stirred if the oil has separated out
2 cloves garlic, halved , with green shoots removed
1 salt to taste
2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice , to taste
1/2 tsp cumin seeds, lightly toasted and ground

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Cover a baking sheet with foil and brush lightly with olive oil. If using butternut squash, cut the squash in half, scoop out the seeds and stringy membranes, and lay cut-side down on the foil-covered baking sheet. If using a thick slice of squash, scrape off any membranes. Bake 45 minutes to one hour, or until very soft. A knife should cut through it without resistance, and the skin should be wrinkled. Remove from the heat and allow to cool, then peel and transfer to a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Add the tahini, and puree until smooth and creamy.
2. Combine the garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a mortar and pestle, and mash to a paste. Add to the food processor along with the lemon juice and cumin, and blend together. Add salt to taste.
3. Mound the puree in a wide bowl or on a plate. Drizzle a little olive oil over the top, and garnish with pomegranate seeds. Serve with warm pita bread.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	941.56 Kcal (3942 kJ)
Calories from fat	380.08 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	42.23g	65%
Sodium	64.8mg	3%
Potassium	4371.58mg	93%
Total Carbs	135.36g	45%
Sugars	1g	4%
Dietary Fiber	26.87g	107%
Protein	25.34g	51%
Vitamin C	141.7mg	236%
Iron	15.3mg	85%
Calcium	508.2mg	51%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	75.3 Kcal (315 kJ)
Calories from fat	30.4 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.38g	65%
Sodium	5.18mg	3%
Potassium	349.61mg	93%
Total Carbs	10.83g	45%
Sugars	0.08g	4%
Dietary Fiber	2.15g	107%
Protein	2.03g	51%
Vitamin C	11.3mg	236%
Iron	1.2mg	85%
Calcium	40.6mg	51%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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