Name: Creamiest Winter Squash with Raisins and Sage
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 8
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 1 (3 1/2 pound) butternut, acorn, or kabocha squash; 1/2 cup raisins; 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted; 1/4 cup roughly chopped parsley; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage; Zest of 1 orange, removed in wide strips and roughly chopped; 1 (16 ounce) package silken tofu, drained; 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

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Creamiest Winter Squash with Raisins and Sage

Jul 24, 2025
by Adolphus Hudson
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PREP TIME

20 mins
COOK TIME

1 hrs 15 mins
TOTAL TIME

2 hrs
SERVING

8 People
VIEWS

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A symphony of autumnal flavors! This roasted squash dish, infused with the aromatic essence of fresh sage, bright orange zest, and crunchy toasted pecans, achieves an unparalleled creamy texture thanks to a secret ingredient: silken tofu.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

1 (3 1/2 pound) butternut, acorn, or kabocha squash

1/2 cup raisins

1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted

1/4 cup roughly chopped parsley

2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage

Zest of 1 orange, removed in wide strips and roughly chopped

1 (16 ounce) package silken tofu, drained

1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

33 g
Fiber

5 g
Protein

8 g
Saturated Fat

1 g
Sodium

5294 mg
Sugar

10 g
Fat

8 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

1 hrs 15 mins

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place the whole squash on a baking sheet and roast until the skin is easily pierced with a fork and the flesh is very tender, approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.

02

Step

10 mins

Allow the squash to cool until it's comfortable to handle. Peel away the skin and discard the seeds.

03

Step

10 mins

While the squash is roasting, combine raisins, toasted pecans, parsley, fresh sage, and orange zest in a food processor. Pulse until the mixture is finely chopped. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside. Clean the food processor.

04

Step

10 mins

In the cleaned food processor, combine the warm roasted squash and drained silken tofu. Puree until the mixture is exceptionally smooth and creamy. If needed, reheat in a saucepan over medium heat.

05

Step

5 mins

Transfer the creamy squash mixture to a serving bowl or platter. Sprinkle the raisin-sage mixture generously over the top and serve immediately.

For an even richer flavor, try browning the butter before roasting the squash. Drizzle the browned butter over the squash before it goes into the oven.
If you don't have fresh sage, 1 teaspoon of dried sage can be substituted.
Toasting the pecans brings out their nutty flavor and adds a delightful crunch. Toast them in a dry pan over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, or until fragrant.
Adjust the amount of sea salt to your preference. Start with 1/2 teaspoon and add more to taste.

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