Butternut Squash Puree With Sun Dried Tomatoes And Sage Food

BUTTERNUT SQUASH SUN-DRIED TOMATO & SAGE SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375F
• Place cubed squash on a lined baking sheet and drizzle with avocado oil, salt, & pepper. Bake in preheated oven for ~20 minutes or until fork-tender
• Saute onions in avocado oil in a large pot over medium heat until fragrant and translucent. Add in garlic and continue to saute
• Add in sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes
• Once squash is cooked, add into pot and cook for a couple minutes
• Add in sage and cook for about 30 seconds before pouring in broth and coconut milk
• Bring to a boil, add salt and pepper, then reduce to a simmer for ~15 minutes
• Remove from heat and allow to cool for about 5 minutes before transferring soup to blender in 2-4 batches and blending until smooth
• Enjoy immediately or refrigerate up to 5 days and reheat to eat

BUTTERNUT SQUASH PUREE

Steps:

• Halve the squash lengthwise and remove the seeds and strings. Rub the insides with 2 tablespoons softened butter; season with salt and pepper. Place on a roasting pan, skin side down. Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 30 to 40 minutes or until fork tender. Remove the squash from the oven, scoop out the flesh and place in a food processor. Add the orange zest, honey and remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Puree until smooth. Add a pinch of salt and cinnamon. Pulse a few times to incorporate.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH PUREE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375.
• Cut stem off of squash. Cut squash lengthwise and remove seeds and pulp. Put squash halves face down in a baking dish. Add 1/4 inch of water.
• Bake the squash for 20 minutes with cut side down down, then 20 minutes with cut side up (when you flip them over you can add a little honey and/or cinnamon if you so desire). Bake until a knife can easily enter the flesh but remove from oven before the squash becomes entirely mushy.
• Allow squash to cool enough to handle. Remove peel with paring knife, and cut peeled squash into pieces of approximately 1-2 inches.
• Put pieces in food processor, along with the rest of the ingredients. Puree until smooth.