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Ancho Chili Butternut Squash Purée
Photo: Charles Deluvio

Ancho Chili Butternut Squash Purée

5 ingredients 9 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

22
Calories
1g
Protein
1g
Fat
3g
Carbs

Counts 4 of 5 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 4 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Cayenne 1 tsp (1.8g) 6
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Pumpkin not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 large ancho chili
  • 1 medium butternut squash peeled and cubed
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 pinch cayenne

Directions

1

Put ancho chili in small saucepan and cover with water then bring to a boil.

2

Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes then remove chili from liquid.

3

When cool enough to handle stem chili and split open and scrape out the seeds.

4

Meanwhile put squash in a saucepan and cover with water then bring to boil over medium heat.

5

Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes then drain well and transfer to food processor.

6

Add chili and cumin then process until smooth stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl.

7

Season with salt and cayenne.

8

Divide among 4 plates and serve immediately.

9

Category:Cathy's Recipes

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