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plated acorn squash flavored with butter, garlic, sage and Parmesan
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Acorn Squash in Microwave

Cook fresh acorn squash in the microwave as an easy side dish or for using mashed acorn squash in another recipe. 
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword acorn squash in microwave, easy acorn squash, microwave acorn squash, microwave acorn squash recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 328kcal
Author Jill McOwen

Equipment

  • 1 Microwave

Ingredients

  • 1 medium acorn squash
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 2 tbsp butter divided

Sweet Acorn Squash

  • 2 tbsp light brown sugar divided
  • 1 tsp cinnamon divided
  • 1/2 tsp salt divided
  • 2 tbsp pecans chopped and divided

Savory Acorn Squash

  • 2 cloves garlic minced and divided
  • 2 tbsp fresh herbs like sage chopped and divided
  • 1/2 tsp salt divided
  • 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese grated and divided

Instructions

  • Wash and dry the acorn squash. Slice off the stem end. Then cut in half lengthwise and scrape out the seeds. Place the halves cut-side down in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic baking dish. Add 2 tablespoons water to the baking dish. Microwave on high for 6-8 minutes. The squash should be tender but still slightly firm.
  • Remove the dish from the microwave. Carefully flip the halves using metal tongs (they will be hot).

Sweet Acorn Squash

  • Place one tablespoon of butter in the hollowed-out area of each half. Sprinkle each half with one tablespoon of brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
  • Microwave on high power for 1-2 minutes, or until the butter is melted. Sprinkle each half with one tablespoon of chopped pecans and serve.

Savory Acorn Squash

  • Place one tablespoon of butter in the hollowed-out area of each half. Sprinkle each half with one tablespoon of chopped fresh herbs, 1 clove of minced garlic and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
  • Microwave on high power for 1-2 minutes, or until the butter is melted. Sprinkle each half with one tablespoon of grated Parmesan cheese and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 328kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 1344mg | Potassium: 829mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1189IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 167mg | Iron: 2mg