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Acorn Squash Puree Recipe

“I created this recipe to have a healthy alternative to go along with our Thanksgiving meal. It's been a favorite that everyone loves.” Ann Hennessy - Burnsville, Minnesota

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Diabetic Friendly

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Acorn Squash Puree Recipe

Prep: 1 hour Bake: 20 min.

Yield: 8 Servings

60 20 80

Ingredients

4 medium acorn squash
8 ounces fat-free cream cheese, cubed
1/2 cup fat-free milk
2 tablespoons reduced-fat butter, melted
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
2 tablespoons minced chives
2 teaspoons dried basil
3 tablespoons chopped pecans

Directions

Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash cut side down in a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan; add 1/2 in. of hot water. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35 minutes. Drain water from pan; turn squash cut side up. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until tender. Cool slightly.
Carefully scoop out squash; add to food processor. Add the cream cheese, milk, butter, onion, chives and basil; cover and process until blended.
Transfer to a 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray; sprinkle with pecans. Cover and bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 8 servings.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested with Land O'Lakes light stick butter.

Nutritional Facts 3/4 cup equals 160 calories, 4 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 8 mg cholesterol, 187 mg sodium, 28 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 7 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.

Originally published as Acorn Squash Puree in Healthy Cooking August/September 2008, p63