How To Cook Butternut Squash In Microwave
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
12 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
169 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
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Cuisine
International
How To Cook Butternut Squash In Microwave
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Delicious perfectly cooked fork tender microwave butternut squash cubes. Learn how to cook butternut squash in microwave with this simple method that you will want to follow time and time again.
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Ingredients
- 1 medium butternut squash
- 1 Tsp basil
- 1 Tsp parsley
- salt & pepper
Kitchen Gadgets
- Microwave
- Microwave Steamer Bowl
Instructions
- Place one tablespoon of water in the bottom of your steamer basket.
- Peel and then dice your butternut squash into cubes. Discard your seeds. Then add to the steamer basket.
- Add your seasonings and mix with your hands for an even coating.
- Place the lid on the steamer and then place in the microwave.
- Microwave for 7 minutes.
- Remove the lid, allow the steam to release, and do a fork test to make sure the butternut squash is fork tender. Then transfer to a serving dish.
Notes
- Steam – Note there is a lot of steam, so allow the steam to go before pouring into a dish.
- Thanks for reading how to steam butternut squash in microwave on Recipe This. We have many more microwave recipes for you to check out next. Though if you would like more delicious ideas to serve with your steamed squash, do check out our air fryer lemon chicken breast.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
169kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
15mg
(1%)
Potassium
1320mg
(38%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
39869IU
(797%)
Vitamin C
79mg
(88%)
Calcium
180mg
(18%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 169 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 169kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 15mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 1320mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 39869IU | 797% |
| Vitamin C | 79mg | 88% |
| Calcium | 180mg | 18% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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