Baked Delicata Squash with Lime Butter

Butter seasoned with lime juice, chili powder, and optional lime zest is the perfect accent for mellow, baked delicata squash.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 166 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter, softened
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon chili powder, or to taste
• 2 delicata squash, halved and seeded
• 0.5 teaspoon lime zest

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Bake in preheated oven until the squash pierces easily with a fork, about 30 minutes.

Step 3

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.