Butternut Squash Puree with Brown Butter
This recipe for brown butter butternut squash purée is an easy and delicious side dish that fits right in on a Thanksgiving table. With just two ingredients, it's surprisingly simple yet rich and flavorful thanks to the technique of browning butter.
Servings: 4
Calories: 354kcal
Ingredients
- 2 ½ - 3 lb butternut squash peeled, seeded, and cubed
- 8 tablespoons butter 1 stick
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the squash in a large put and cover with cold water. Bring up to a boil and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the squash is fork tender.2 ½ - 3 lb butternut squash
- Drain and let steam in the colander to dry out.
- Add the squash to a food processor or high powered blender and puree until smooth. Alternatively you can do this in a bowl with an immersion blender.
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan and keep a close eye on it as it sizzles, foams and eventually turns brown and smells nutty.8 tablespoons butter
- Add the browned butter to the pureed squash along with the salt and pepper and continue to puree until it’s very smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.1 teaspoon Kosher salt, freshly cracked black pepper
- Transfer to a bowl and serve hot.
Notes
- If your squash or pumpkin isn’t very sweet, you can add some brown sugar, honey or maple syrup to sweeten it.
- It’s important to let the squash steam in the pan after draining to remove some of the moisture before pureeing to keep it from being watery.
- Try roasting the squash rather than boiling for a deeper, more complex and caramelized flavor.
- If you want a thinner puree, add just a little water until you reach the right consistency.
- Add fresh herbs like thyme, rosemary or sage to the browned butter for more flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 354kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 775mg | Potassium: 1204mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 36862IU | Vitamin C: 71mg | Calcium: 170mg | Iron: 2mg
