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 delicata squash, halved and seeded
- 3 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon lime zest (Optional)
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
Step 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.
Step 2
Bake in the preheated oven until squash pierces easily with a fork, about 30 minutes.
Step 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.
Step 4
Remove squash from the oven, flip, and spoon butter mixture into the cavities. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 166 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat9g | 12% |
Saturated Fat6g | 28% |
Cholesterol23mg | 8% |
Sodium75mg | 3% |
Total Carbohydrate23g | 8% |
Dietary Fiber4g | 13% |
Total Sugars5g | |
Protein2g | |
Vitamin C26mg | 128% |
Calcium76mg | 6% |
Iron2mg | 9% |
Potassium768mg | 16% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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