Recipe - Squash Puree With Olive Oil And Lime

3 One half pound Calabaza; (available at
; Hispanic markets)
; or butternut
; squash, peeled,
; seeded, and cut
; into 2inch chunks
One fourth cup Olive oil; (preferably
; extravirgin)
2 tablespoon Fresh lime juice; or to
taste, up to
; 3
Freshly grated nutmeg to
taste

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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