Baked Delicata Squash With Lime Butter

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 delicata squash, halved and seeded
• 3 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon chili powder, or to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon lime zest (optional)
• salt and ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). place the squash cut side down into a baking dish. pour water into the dish to about 1/4 inch deep.
• bake in preheated oven until the squash pierces easily with a fork, about 30 minutes.
• meanwhile, blend the butter with the lime juice and chili powder in a small bowl. mix in the lime zest, if desired. season to taste with salt and pepper. spoon the butter mixture into the cooked squash, and serve immediately.