5 from 3 votes
Microwave Butternut Squash
Zap a sweet seasonal side in no time with my microwave butternut squash.
Prep Time
8 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
18 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
115 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 butternut squash about 2 1/2 pounds, medium
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Carefully cut the butternut squash in half lengthwise using a sharp knife.
- Scoop out the seeds and stringy flesh from the squash halves with a spoon.
- Rub the cut sides of the squash with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
- Place the squash halves cut-side down in a microwave-safe dish.
- Microwave on high for 10 minutes, or until the squash is tender when pierced with a fork. If necessary, continue to microwave in 2-minute increments until fully cooked.
- Carefully remove the dish from the microwave using oven mitts and let the squash cool slightly before handling.
- Once cool enough to handle, use a fork to scrape the squash flesh into strands, if desired, or serve in halves.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
115kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Sodium
8mg
(0%)
Potassium
660mg
(14%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
19931IU
(399%)
Vitamin C
39mg
(43%)
Calcium
90mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 115
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 115kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 660mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 19931IU | 399% |
| Vitamin C | 39mg | 43% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.