Baked Delicata Squash with Lime Butter

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

1. 1

   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.

2. 2

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

3. 3

   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.

4. 4

   Remove squash from the oven, flip, and spoon butter mixture into the cavities. Serve immediately.