MICROWAVE ACORN SQUASH
This easy Microwave Acorn Squash cooking method yields perfectly tender acorn squash in no time at all! Load up your favorite fillings like the comfort food classic combination of butter and brown sugar for a super quick vegetable side that everyone loves!
Provided by Angela
Categories Side Dish vegetable side dish
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Prepare your acorn squash by cutting it in half and coring out the seeds. Leave as much flesh as possible in each half of the acorn squash. Rinse after coring.
- Place the acorn squash halves facing downward in a microwave-safe bowl or dish with 2 tablespoons of water. Heat on high for 5 minutes.
- Transfer the heated acorn squash halves to individual bowls then add 1 tablespoon each of light brown sugar and butter. Heat on high for an additional 5 minutes in the microwave. Use a fork to check for tenderness after heating, if needed heat in additional 1-minute increments until the squash reaches your desired level of tenderness.
- Remove from the microwave and allow to cool for about 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 kcal, Carbohydrate 34 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 110 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 12 g, ServingSize 1 serving
MICROWAVE ACORN SQUASH
Acorn squash is my favorite fall vegetable-and it goes to great use in this quick-and-easy side dish.-Rita McPherson, Nashua, New Hampshire
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place squash on a microwave-safe plate, microwave on high for 3-4 minutes. Cut in half; remove seeds and strings. Cut a thin slice from bottom of squash with a sharp knife to allow it to sit flat. Place squash, cut side down on in a microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave for 4-1/2 minutes. , Meanwhile, combine the crackers, butter, brown sugar and nutmeg. Turn squash over; fill with cracker mixture. Microwave for 1-2 minutes or until squash is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 calories, Fat 19g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 289mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
MICROWAVE ACORN SQUASH
Make and share this Microwave Acorn Squash recipe from Food.com.
Provided by morgainegeiser
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash cut side down in a microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 10-12 minutes or until tender.
- Turn squash cut side up. Fill centers with brown sugar, butter and honey; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Cover and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes or until heathed through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.8, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 206.7, Carbohydrate 41.8, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 19, Protein 1.8
MICROWAVE ACORN SQUASH
Just microwave! You don't have to use the oven. You can just do one acorn squash instead of two, if you choose. Pricking all over, then putting in the microwave for a few minutes to soften a little, makes it easier to cut.
Provided by Sandra Zapp Winningham
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Acorn Squash Side Dish Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Prick all over the insides of the squash halves with a fork, brush with butter, and sprinkle with brown sugar. Place squash halves, cut sides-up, into a large, microwave-safe dish.
- Microwave on high power until flesh pierces easily with a fork, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.2 calories, Carbohydrate 28.2 g, Cholesterol 10.8 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 36.9 mg, Sugar 9.5 g
ACORN SQUASH MICROWAVE BAKED
Make and share this Acorn Squash Microwave Baked recipe from Food.com.
Provided by JetfireK
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Cut Acorn Squash in half. Remove and discards seeds , rinse well in cool water.
- Place Squash in a micorwave bowl. Put 1 Tablespoon butter and one tablespoon sugar in each half. Place in microwave on high for 10 minutes.
- To check for doneness pierce squash (do not break through skin) with fork. Slips in easily is ready to eat -- be careful is extremely hot and delicious -- .
MICROWAVE SQUASH
Steps:
- To cook squash in the microwave, cut squash in 1/2, scoop out the seeds as if you were cleaning cantaloupe only it will be a little harder. Lay cut side down on a piece of microwave safe plastic wrap placed directly on microwave bottom or plate. Cook on high in 5 minute intervals until completely softened and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes for 1/2 an acorn squash. Cook times will vary depending upon the size and variety of your squash.
MICROWAVE ACORN SQUASH RINGS
I love squash and this is a simple, quick way to prepare it. It's perfect for days when time is in short supply. I like this recipe because there is no additonal sugar. This recipe is from Jean Pare's Company's Coming Microwave Cooking.
Provided by Dreamer in Ontario
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Microwave squash on high (100%) for 2 minutes.
- Pierce squash several times and microwave on high (100%) for 15 to 18 minutes, turning 1/4 turn every 4 minutes, until soft and fork tender.
- Slice into 1 inch thick rings and remove fibers and seeds.
- Arrange in a circle on a large plate.
- Microwave butter in a small container on high (100%) for 20 seconds until melted and brush over tops of squash rings.
- Cover with waxed paper and microwave an additional 2 to 4 minutes on high (100%) until very hot.
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