Butters with herbs or spices included (“compound butters”) are perfect for adding plenty of flavor with minimal effort. They keep well within the freezer for around 2 several weeks, so you might want to create a quadruple batch and portion it into small ramekins or plastic containers. A great side to simple roast chicken.
Ingredients
2 small acorn squash (about 1 1/2 pounds each), reduce halves lengthwise, seeds removed 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1 garlic clove clove, minced one to two tablespoon seeded and finely chopped jalapeno Finely grated rind of just one lime 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or foil for simpler cleanup, if you want.
- Sprinkle squash with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Put squash cut-side lower on pan and roast about 40 minutes, until just tender.
- Stir together butter, garlic clove, jalapeno, lime rind and juice, honey, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Transfer squash to plates, cut-side up, and smear each half with jalapeno-lime butter.
Dietary Info *per serving
- Calories 190
- Fat 11g
- Cholesterol 30mg
- Sodium 440mg
- Carb 25g
- Fiber 3g
- Protein 2g
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