Winter Squash-Walnut Pate; Adapted From The Modern Vegetarian Kitchen By Peter Berley

winter squash, such as pumpkin, acorn, butternut, or buttercup, peeled and cut into 2 inch chunks

Coarse sea salt

dry-pack sun-dried tomatoes

and 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

large onion, diced

walnuts, coarsely chopped

garlic cloves, chopped

chopped fresh sage

red pepper flakes

Freshly milled black pepper