Name: Roasted Delicata with Red Chili and Lime Butter
Ingredients: 2 delicata squash, about 3/4 pound (350 g) each; 4 teaspoon (20 mL) butter, room temperature; 1 1/2 teaspoon (7 mL) freshly squeezed lime juice; 1/2 teaspoon (2 mL) chili powder; 1/8 teaspoon (0.5 mL) salt; pinch freshly ground pepper

Roasted Delicata with Red Chili and Lime Butter

Ingredients

2 delicata squash, about 3/4 pound (350 g) each
4 teaspoons (20 mL) butter, room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoon (7 mL) freshly squeezed lime juice
1/2 teaspoon (2 mL) chili powder
1/8 teaspoon (0.5 mL) salt
pinch freshly ground pepper

Instructions

Cut squash in half lengthwise and scrape out seeds and fibre. Place cut side down in 13x9 inch (33x23-cm) baking dish and add water to dish to a depth of about 1/4 inch (5 mm) Bake at 350*F (180* C) for about 25 to 30 minutes or until squash is soft but not mushy. In a small bowl, blend together butter, lime juice, chili powder, salt and pepper until thoroughly blended. Spoon a equal portion of butter mixture into each delicata cavity. Makes 4 servings.