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Buttercup Dip ‘n Spread

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Buttercup pumpkin/squash is known by many names – Kabocha, Japanese or Kent pumpkin, and Burgess Buttercup. It is easy to grow over summer and it stores for a few months into winter. It is a favourite for people who prefer Low Fodmap foods. This dip is a spicy, smoky, creamy, and Smooth spread for any occasion.
Course Appetizer, Sauce

Ingredients
  

  • 700 grams butternut / squash
  • 2-3 tbsp lemon / lime juice
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika heaped
  • ¼ tsp chilli or cayenne powder
  • ½ tsp salt optional
  • 1 dstsp smooth salt-free peanut butter

Instructions
 

  • Cut the buttercup, and peel if you prefer, (see tips). Steam the buttercup until soft, then transfer into a food processor or bowl.
  • Add the lemon juice, paprika, chilli & salt, then whizz or mash into a smooth paste.
  • Add peanut butter, and a little more spice or lemon to suit your taste, then whizz.
  • Do a final stir with a fork or slim spatula to ensure everything is blended well. Yum!
Keyword butternut, plant-based, pumpkin, spread, vegan, vegeterian, wfpb
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