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
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.