5.0 from 6 votes
Microwave Acorn Squash
Acorn squash never tasted so good. Acorn squash is microwaved then broiled with butter, brown sugar, and pumpkin pie spice.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 110 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 acorn squash
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Use a heavy knife to cut the squash in half from the stem to the end of the squash. Use a spoon to scoop out and discard the seeds and the stringy bits from the squash.
- Place the squash cut side down in a microwave-safe baking dish. Add 1/2 cup water to the dish and microwave the squash for 15 to 20 minutes. The squash will be done when you can easily pierce it with a fork.
- Set your oven to broil.
- In the microwave or on the stovetop, melt the butter and stir in the brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Place the microwaved squash in an ovenproof dish, and drizzle the butter over the squash.
- Broil for 5 to 7 minutes. The butter will begin to bubble and the brown sugar will begin to caramelize. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
110kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
0g
(0%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
22mg
(7%)
Sodium
368mg
(15%)
Potassium
11mg
(0%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
315IU
(6%)
Calcium
10mg
(1%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 110
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 110kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 0g | 0% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 368mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 11mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 315IU | 6% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.