Side Dish

The Ultimate Delicata Squash Recipe You NEED to Try

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.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 2delicata squash, halved and seeded

  • 3tablespoonsbutter, softened

  • 1tablespoonfresh lime juice

  • 1teaspoonchili powder, or to taste

  • ½teaspoonlime zest (Optional)

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Cooking Directions

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

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

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories166
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
9g 		12%
Saturated Fat
6g 		28%
Cholesterol
23mg 		8%
Sodium
75mg 		3%
Total Carbohydrate
23g 		8%
Dietary Fiber
4g 		13%
Total Sugars
5g
Protein
2g
Vitamin C
26mg 		128%
Calcium
76mg 		6%
Iron
2mg 		9%
Potassium
768mg 		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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