Easy 15 Minute Microwave Acorn Squash Food

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EASY 15 MINUTE MICROWAVE ACORN SQUASH



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Microwave acorn squash is a delicious side dish that says fall with every bite, and it is ready in just 15 minutes. This microwave recipe with cinnamon-sugar butter is an easy side dish.

Provided by Mary Ann Kelley

Categories     Side Dish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 acorn squash
2 teaspoons brown sugar or honey
dash of cinnamon and/or nutmeg
2 teaspoon butter
dash of salt
2 tablespoons water (for steaming)

Steps:

  • Wash acorn squash, cut in half lengthwise; scrape out seeds.
  • Place cut side down into a glass baking dish containing 2 tablespoons water.
  • Cook in microwave until squash is tender, about 6 minutes. (Cooking time depends on your microwave strength and the number of squash you are cooking; this recipe was tested using one squash-two halves-in a 1600 watt microwave.)
  • Remove from microwave, turn squash right side up in same dish.
  • Into each hollow, place butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cook in microwave until butter mixture is bubbly, about 2-4 minutes. Serve hot.
  • Cook in microwave until butter mixture is bubbly. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 0.5 squash, Calories 140 kcal, Sugar 5 g, Sodium 43 mg, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Carbohydrate 27 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2 g, Cholesterol 11 mg

MICROWAVE ACORN SQUASH



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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

1 acorn squash
2 Tbsp water
2 Tbsp butter ((1 tablespoon portion each))
2 Tbsp light brown sugar ((packed - 1 tablespoon portion each))

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



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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

2 medium acorn squash
2/3 cup crushed butter-flavored crackers
1/3 cup butter, melted
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

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



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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

2 (1 pound) acorn squash, halved and seeded
4 teaspoons salted butter, melted
4 teaspoons brown sugar
salt and ground black pepper to taste

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

CANDIED ACORN SQUASH



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Delicious side dish! No longer than 15 minutes prep AND cooking time. Buttery and sweet. Almost as good as dessert! A must-try!

Provided by MINKCHAN

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Acorn Squash Side Dish Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 acorn squash, halved and seeded
¼ cup butter, divided
¼ cup packed brown sugar, divided

Steps:

  • Place both halves of the squash cut side up on a microwave-safe plate or dish. Put 2 tablespoons of butter, and 2 tablespoons of brown sugar into the cavity of each half.
  • Cook for 8 to 10 minutes in the microwave on full power. Rotate the squash a couple of times to ensure even cooking. When the flesh is soft, scoop out soft flesh with the sugar and butter, and place it in a bowl. Mash it a little to blend the ingredients. Serve in a bowl, or your could even serve it in the shells.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Carbohydrate 26.5 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 89.3 mg, Sugar 16.1 g

BROWN SUGAR SQUASH



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You'll love this sinfully good side dish that works with just about any meal. With brown sugar, butter and honey, what's not to love? One tester even said that it's so good it tastes like candy. We think kids will agree. -Kara de la Vega of Santa Rosa, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 medium acorn squash
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter
4 teaspoons honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

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 of squash with brown sugar, butter and honey; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 200mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

MICROWAVE ACORN SQUASH



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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

2 medium acorn squash
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter
4 teaspoons honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

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

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