Squash puree with olive oil and lime

Ingredients

Quantity		Ingredient
3½	pounds	Calabaza; (available at
		; Hispanic markets)
		; or butternut
		; squash, peeled,
		; seeded, and cut
		; into 2-inch chunks
¼	cup	Olive oil; (preferably
		; extra-virgin)
2	tablespoons	Fresh lime juice; or to taste, up to
		; 3
		Freshly grated nutmeg to taste

Directions

In a steamer set over boiling water steam the squash, covered, for 15 to 20 minutes, or until it is very tender. Reserve the steaming liquid and force the squash through a ricer or food mill set over a large bowl. Stir in the oil, the lime juice, and enough of the reserved steaming liquid to reach the desired consistency and season the squash puree with the nutmeg and salt and pepper.

The squash puree may be made 3 days in advance, kept covered and chilled, and reheated, adding additional water as needed.

Makes about 6 cups, serving 10 as part of a buffet.

Gourmet February 1993

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