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Microwave Acorn Squash Recipe
Microwave Acorn Squash is much faster than other methods and just as delicious. Learn how to cook acorn squash in the microwave in just a few minutes. It’s so quick to make, plus cleanup is a breeze!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 100 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 acorn squash
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- pinch of salt
Instructions
Cut the acorn squash
- Clean the acorn squash and place it in the microwave. Microwave for 1 minute so that it’s easier to cut.
- Stabilize the squash on a cutting board, and cut the acorn squash in half lengthwise.
- Scrape out the seeds and stringy bits inside using a metal spoon.
Cup of Yum
Microwave the acorn squash
- Place the squash cut-side down onto a microwave-safe dish. Add water.
- Microwave for about 5 minutes on full power until the squash is tender. (Note: times may vary by microwave strength, so add extra time for tabletop microwaves, and reduce time for powerful microwaves.)
- Using oven mitts to prevent burns, carefully remove the squash from the microwave. Turn the cut side up in the same dish.
- Add brown sugar, butter, maple syrup, and salt into the hollow. Microwave for about 2-3 minutes or until the mixture is fully melted and bubbly. Serve hot as a side dish and enjoy!
Notes
- Select high-quality acorn squash for this recipe.
- To make it easier to cut the acorn squash, it’s better to microwave it for 1 minute first.
- Season with butter, brown sugar, maple syrup and salt for the best flavor.
Nutrition Information
Calories
100kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
8mg
(3%)
Sodium
31mg
(1%)
Potassium
391mg
(11%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
483IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
45mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 100
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 100kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 31mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 391mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 483IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.