Pumpkin Purée
Pumpkin purée is a wonderful addition to any fall menu. My recipe includes honey, lime, and cream, which makes it extra sweet, bright and decadent. It goes well as a side dish or as a filling for pasta. You can even add vegetable stock and turn it into a soup!
Cut <quantity>1</quantity> cabotia pumpkin in half. Reserve half to other preparations
Remove seeds and peel kabocha squash
Chop the cabotia pumpkin into <quantity>1<unit>in</unit></quantity> pieces. Set them aside
Melt <quantity>2<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> butter in a medium-large pan over high heat
Add the cabotia pumpkin, <quantity>1</quantity> sprig of rosemary and <quantity>2</quantity> cloves of garlic to melted butter
Add <quantity>2<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of honey
Cover the pan and cook on low heat for 5 minutes
Remove the lid and stir the cabotia pumpkin
Add <quantity>½<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of fresh heavy cream
Cover the pan and let simmer
Simmer until you can easily break apart cabotia pumpkin with a spoon
Remove the sprig of rosemary and the 2 cloves of garlic
Transfer the ingredients to a clean pot
Use a hand blender to purée the cabotia pumpkin
Add salt to taste
Add juice from <quantity>1</quantity> lime
Continue to blend until you get a smooth texture. The Pumpkin Purée is ready
Enjoy as a side dish to any fall menu!
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