This baked delicata squash is tender and sweet, with edible skin. Delicata is an heirloom squash that's creamy yellow with green stripes on the outside and slightly sweet orange flesh — it's my favorite. My sister suggested this lime butter topping (my personal favorite), but a blend of maple syrup and butter is good too. Delicata squash are usually not very big, so plan on two servings per squash.
Ingredients
- 2 delicatas squash , halved and seeded
- 3 tablespoons butter , softened
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder , or to taste
- 0.5 teaspoons lime zest , Optional
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place squash, skin-side up, into a large baking dish. Fill the dish with 1/4 inch water.
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Bake in the preheated oven until squash pierces easily with a fork, about 30 minutes.
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When the squash is almost finished, blend butter with lime juice and chili powder in a small bowl. Mix in lime zest, salt, and pepper.
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Remove squash from the oven, flip, and spoon butter mixture into the cavities. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
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