Recipes Simple Squash Puree Be the first to rate & review! Plus: More Vegetable Recipes and Tips By Suki Hertz Updated on March 27, 2015 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Yield: 2 cups Ingredients One 2-pound winter squash, halved Directions Preheat the oven to 375°. Set the squash, cut side down, in a baking dish. Add 1/2 inch of water, cover tightly with foil and bake for about 1 hour, or until tender. Set the squash, cut side down, in a microwave-safe baking dish. Add 1/2 inch of water, cover loosely with plastic and cook on high for 18 to 20 minutes, or until tender. Transfer the squash, cut side down, to a rack and let drain until cool. Scoop out the flesh and pass through a strainer, ricer or food mill. Notes One serving Calories 91 kcal, Total Fat 1.1 gm, Saturated Fat 0.2 gm. Rate it Print