Butternut Squash Kugel

Brynie Greisman Brynie Greisman
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This kugel is so delightful; I know you’ll make it again and again! It appeals to all ages with its creamy texture and heavenly crunchy topping. It freezes well, too.

 

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1h 45m 10
Easy Vegetarian Parve Freezer-Friendly

Contains: Wheat, Tree nuts, Gluten, Soy, Egg

Directions

Prepare the Kugel

  1. Steam butternut squash in a little water until soft, approximately 45 minutes. Cool, drain, and puree.

  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius).

  3. Transfer butternut squash puree to a mixing bowl and add the soy milk, flour, sugar, eggs, and oil. Blend together with a blender stick.

  4. Pour into a 7×11-inch baking pan lined with Gefen Parchment Paper or greased flower-shaped ramekins, as pictured here.

  5. Combine topping ingredients in a small bowl and crumble over kugel. Bake for 45 minutes.

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Notes:

Coconut milk can be substituted for the soy milk.

Variations:

Try this healthier, lower fat version: Use whole wheat pastry flour (no one can tell the difference in this recipe); in place of sugar, use between one half and two-thirds of a cup of turbinado sugar; in place of the half cup oil, use just two tablespoons oil (this is not a mistake!) and six tablespoons applesauce. The texture is perfect this way. In the topping, use whole wheat pastry flour as well and one and a half to two tablespoons oil in place of the margarine.

Description:

Photography: Daniel Lailah.

Food Styling: Amit Farber.

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6 Comments

leah Weiss •
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If I use canned butternut, which is already pureed, how much would I need?

Raquel Malul Kosher.com Team •
Reply to leah Weiss

Yes! You can use canned butternut squash purée instead of fresh. We'd recommend approximately 4 cups of purée to replace the 2 medium butternut squash. Make sure to use plain, unsweetened purée, and if it seems watery, drain off any excess liquid before adding the remaining ingredients. Since we haven't tested this substitution, the exact amount may vary slightly.

Basya •

I would like to buy precut butternut squash. How many pounds should I get?

Raquel Malul Kosher.com Team •
Reply to Basya

It's hard to say exactly- I would say an average butternut squash is 1-3 lbs. so you can try to base it off of that!

Chana Einhorn •
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This is shown on the suggested list for Rosh Hashana, but take note, many don't use walnuts
https://www.kosher.com/lifestyle/why-do-we-refrain-from-eating-nuts-on-rosh-hashanah-1271#:~:text=Rema%20(Orach%20Chaim%20583%3A2,which%20can%20disturb%20one's%20prayers.