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Acorn Squash Puree

Acorn Squash Puree
Acorn Squash Puree is a gluten free, primal, and vegetarian recipe with 8 servings. This recipe covers 12% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains roughly 4g of protein, 15g of fat, and a total of 245 calories. It works well as a rather cheap side dish. Head to the store and pick up cream cheese, pecans, basil, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Instructions

1
Cut squash in half; discard seeds.
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Place squash cut side down in a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan; add 1/2 in. of hot water.
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Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35 minutes.
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4
Drain water from pan; turn squash cut side up.
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5
Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until tender. Cool slightly.
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6
Carefully scoop out squash; add to food processor.
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Add the cream cheese, milk, butter, onion, chives and basil; cover and process until blended.
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Transfer to a 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray; sprinkle with pecans. Cover and bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In1 h, 20 m.
Servings8
Health Score6
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DietsGluten FreeLacto Ovo VegetarianPrimal
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