Calabaza Asada con Mole y Crema de Lima (Roast Squash with Mole)
Sweet roast butternut squash in red mole, cooled with lime crema and crunchy pumpkin seeds.
Made with Lime crema (Mexican soured cream sauce) and Easy red mole. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time55 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.99 a head
- Oven210°C (190°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 210°C (190°C fan). Toss the squash with the oil and salt on a large tray and roast for 35 minutes, turning once, until soft and caramelised at the edges.
35 min - 2
Warm your ready made easy red mole (see the base recipe) in a pan with the water for 5 minutes until loose.
5 min - 3
Pour half the mole onto a serving dish, lay the squash on top and drizzle over the rest.
- 4
Spoon over your ready made lime crema (see the base recipe) and scatter with pumpkin seeds and coriander. Serve warm.
Tips
- Leave the squash skin on if the variety is thin skinned, as it is edible when roasted and holds the wedges together.
- Roast hot enough to brown the squash. The caramel edges echo the chocolate in the mole.
- Serve warm, not piping hot, so the lime crema does not split.
Storing and freezing
Keeps 2 days in the fridge, covered. Reheat the squash and mole until steaming hot, and add fresh crema at the table.
Questions
Can I use sweet potato instead?
Yes. Cut it into chunky wedges and roast for 30 to 35 minutes. Pumpkin works too, but is a bit wetter.
Can I make it dairy free?
Yes. Leave off the lime crema and drizzle with a little lime juice and olive oil instead. The mole is dairy free.
Is it a main or a side?
Either. With rice and beans it is a satisfying vegetarian main. On its own it suits roast chicken or pork.
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Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.