Baked Delicata Squash with Lime Butter

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter softened
• 1 teaspoon chili powder to taste
• 2  delicata squash halved seeded
• 4 servings pepper black to taste
• 1 tablespoon juice of lime fresh

Equipment

• bowl
• oven
• baking pan

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Place the squash cut side down into a baking dish.
3. Pour water into the dish to about 1/4 inch deep.
4. Bake in preheated oven until the squash pierces easily with a fork, about 30 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, blend the butter with the lime juice and chili powder in a small bowl.
6. Mix in the lime zest, if desired. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon the butter mixture into the cooked squash, and serve immediately.