Tunisian Winter Squash Puree

Tunisian cuisine is known for its vibrant flavors and diverse influences from Mediterranean, Arab, and Berber cultures.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Tunisian Winter Squash Puree

Cooking Method: Boiling, Mashing Cuisine: Tunisian Courses: Appetizer, Lunch, Side Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 600

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 800 gram Butternut Squash
• 2 teaspoon Olive Oil
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Coriander
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
• 1 cup Vegetable Stock
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 2 tablespoon Fresh Cilantro

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Cut the butternut squash in half lengthwise, remove the seeds, and place the halves on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast in the oven for 30 minutes or until the squash is tender.
3. While the squash is roasting, heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until softened.
4. Add the cumin, coriander, and ground cinnamon to the pot, and cook for another minute to release their flavors.
5. Scoop out the roasted squash flesh and add it to the pot. Stir in the vegetable stock, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
6. Use an immersion blender or transfer the mixture to a blender to puree until smooth.
7. Serve the Tunisian Winter Squash Puree hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 150kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 18g6%

Sugars 4g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.