Microwave Acorn Squash Food

NANA'S ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• In a microwave safe casserole dish pour enough water to reach 1 1/2 inches in depth. Place the squash halves cut side down in the water, and pierce the skin with a fork a few times. Microwave on high for 15 to 20 minutes. Drain.
• Sprinkle each half with salt and pepper to taste. Place 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons brown sugar in each half.
• Broil 5 minutes, or until butter is melted. Mix the melted butter and sugar into the flesh, and serve.

MICROWAVE ACORN SQUASH

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.

MICROWAVE ACORN SQUASH

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.

ACORN SQUASH MICROWAVE BAKED

Steps:

• Cut Acorn Squash in half. Remove and discards seeds , rinse well in cool water.
• Place Squash in a micorwave bowl. Put 1 Tablespoon butter and one tablespoon sugar in each half. Place in microwave on high for 10 minutes.
• To check for doneness pierce squash (do not break through skin) with fork. Slips in easily is ready to eat -- be careful is extremely hot and delicious -- .

MICROWAVE ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Cut acorn squash in half and scoop out the seeds.
• Add water to a microwave-safe dish.
• Put acorn squash cut-side down in a microwave-safe dish. Cover the dish with a lid.
• Microwave the acorn squash on High for 10 minutes.
• Carefully remove the acorn squash halves from the dish with tongs and put on a serving plate cut-side up. Add salt, pepper and other seasonings to taste. It's also great with cinnamon, maple syrup and melted butter!

MICROWAVE ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Wash of the squash with water and pat dry with paper towel.
• Cut the squash in half. To make it easier to cut, microwave the whole squash for 1-2 minutes before slicing in half.
• Scoop out seeds with spoon and discard.
• Place squash halves cut side down into a small baking dish. Microwave for 10-12 minutes.
• If you want a simple, savory acorn squash, flip the squash cut side up and sprinkle with a little salt and pepper and serve. For sweet squash, flip cut side up and add butter, brown sugar and cinnamon. Cook for another 1-2 minutes in the microwave to melt the butter. Serve.

MAPLE ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°. Cut acorn squash in half from pole to pole; remove seeds and fibrous pulp. Pierce the inside of the squash with a fork several times.
• Place squash cut side up on a rimmed plate or baking dish. Pour 2-3 tablespoons of water in the bottom of the dish, which will create steam when cooking. Microwave for 6-7 minutes on high, or until the squash is easily pierced with a fork.
• Remove from the microwave and place 2 teaspoons of butter in the cavity of each squash and drizzle 1 tablespoon of maple syrup into the cavity and on the edges of the squash.
• Add a couple drops of vanilla, sprinkle with cinnamon as desired, and add a dash of nutmeg to each squash.
• Place in the oven for 5-10 minutes to melt butter and meld flavors. Serve immediately.

ACORN SQUASH IN THE MICROWAVE

Steps:

• Remove any stickers and wash the acorn squash. You can use a vegetable brush if you have one.
• Cut the squash in half lengthwise, cutting down through the stem piece also. Press down on the back of the knife to put your weight into cutting the squash in half.
• Remove the seeds and membrane.
• Place the 2 squash halves with the cut side face down in a microwave-safe dish. Cover with plastic wrap.
• Microwave the acorn squash for 10-12 mins. If your squash is closer to 1 lb, acorn squash in the microwave might just take 10 minutes, if it's larger it will be closer to a 12 minute cook time.
• You can test whether or not the acorn squash is done by piercing through the outer green shell. If the fork or knife can easily cut into the squash, then you know it's done. If it doesn't seem all the way cooked through, add 2 more minutes to the cooking time.
• Add 1/2 Tbsp-1 Tbsp of butter to each acorn squash halve.
• Sprinkle each half with 1-2 tsp brown sugar.
• Sprinkle with a dash a sea salt.
• Microwave for 60 more seconds, or until both the butter and brown sugar are melted.
• Enjoy! Each acorn squash halve is one serving, you can double and cook 2 squash at the same time if desired.

EASY 15 MINUTE MICROWAVE ACORN SQUASH

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.

MICROWAVE BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Steps:

• Place butternut squash and onions in a microwave-safe dish. Dot with butter; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Microwave at 50% power until tender, about 20 minutes.

MICROWAVE ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• 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.

APPLE-STUFFED ACORN SQUASH MICROWAVE-STYLE!

Steps:

• Cut acorn squash in half, lengthwise. Remove and discard seeds and fiber.
• In a shallow microwave-safe dish, place squash cut-side down. Put 1 tbsp of water in bottom of dish. Microwave covered on high power 7 minutes until almost tender.
• In the meanwhile, combine apple, celery, cranberries, brown sugar, spice and butter in a mixing bowl.
• When squash is done, turn them over. Fill centers with apple mixture. Microwave covered on high power 5 minutes longer until squash and apple filling are tender. Let stand 3 minutes in microwave after done cooking.

MICROWAVE ACORN SQUASH

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.

MICROWAVE ACORN SQUASH

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.

STUFFED ACORN SQUASH SUPREME

Steps:

• Prepare rice mix according to package directions; cover, and set aside.
• Place squash halves cut side down onto a plate. Cook the squash in a microwave oven for 5 minutes on High, until tender but firm.
• In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until evenly browned; drain, and set aside.
• In a large bowl, mix together the prepared rice, sausage, apple, and coriander. Stuff each squash half with the mixture.
• Cover stuffed squash halves with plastic wrap, and heat in the microwave until squash is cooked through and soft, about 5 minutes. Remove plastic, and top stuffed squash with cheese. Continue to cook until cheese is melted, about 1 minute.

MICROWAVE SQUASH

Steps:

• To cook squash in the microwave, cut squash in 1/2, scoop out the seeds as if you were cleaning cantaloupe only it will be a little harder. Lay cut side down on a piece of microwave safe plastic wrap placed directly on microwave bottom or plate. Cook on high in 5 minute intervals until completely softened and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes for 1/2 an acorn squash. Cook times will vary depending upon the size and variety of your squash.

MICROWAVE ACORN SQUASH RINGS

Steps:

• Microwave squash on high (100%) for 2 minutes.
• Pierce squash several times and microwave on high (100%) for 15 to 18 minutes, turning 1/4 turn every 4 minutes, until soft and fork tender.
• Slice into 1 inch thick rings and remove fibers and seeds.
• Arrange in a circle on a large plate.
• Microwave butter in a small container on high (100%) for 20 seconds until melted and brush over tops of squash rings.
• Cover with waxed paper and microwave an additional 2 to 4 minutes on high (100%) until very hot.

HOW TO COOK ACORN SQUASH IN THE MICROWAVE

Steps:

• Rinse the acorn squash under lukewarm water and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.
• Place the squash on a flat surface, and use a sharp kitchen knife to make a small incision in the center of the squash.
• Place the entire squash in the microwave for 3 to 4 minutes.
• Use a kitchen towel to remove the squash from the microwave and place it onto a flat surface. Hold the end of the squash by the stem, and slice vertically, working away from your hand.
• Place squash halves, open-faced, into a microwave-safe baking dish or plate. Microwave on HIGH for 6 minutes or until the squash is fork-tender.
• Once the squash is cooked, allow it to cool for 2 minutes before removing it from the microwave. Use a large spoon to scoop out the seeds and discard them.
• Top with salt, cinnamon, and brown sugar.

MICROWAVE SQUASH

Steps:

• Place squash cut side-up on a microwave-safe serving dish. Spread butter into the hollows of the squash. Fill halfway with maple syrup. Microwave until fork-tender, 10 to 15 minutes.

MICROWAVE ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Wash the acorn squash well, then cut it in half, remove the seeds and rinse the acorn shells again.
• Place each acorn half onto a microwave-safe plate or bowl, cut side down, along with 2 tablespoons of water. Heat on high for 5 minutes or until just fork tender.
• Turn the squashes over and, if using, fill each hole with half the butter, sugar, syrup, cinnamon and salt.
• Heat on high for 3 minutes or until hot, cooked and bubbling. If necessary, cook longer until the squash is tender.
• Serve warm and enjoy!

MICROWAVABLE ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Slice off one of the scallops on the side of the squash to create a flat area. This will prevent the acorn squash from rolling around while being cut in half.
• Lay the squash on the flat sliced side. With a large sharp knife, cut off the top and bottom of the acorn squash.
• Pierce the middle of the squash and cut through one of the polar ends.
• Then turn the squash and cut through the other polar end.
• Open the acorn squash and remove the seeds with a spoon. Discard the seeds.
• Set on a microwave-safe dish. Pierce the squash with a fork.
• Brush the inside of the squash, and all of the exposed flesh, with some of the melted butter.
• Flip the squash over so they are face down. Then microwave for 6 to 8 minutes (depending on the strength of your microwave).
• Flip the squash over. Brush with more butter. Sprinkle with a couple of pinches of salt and pepper (or your preferred seasonings depending on your prospective dish).
• Flip back over so that it's face down. Microwave 2 to 3 minutes more. Take the acorn squash out of the microwave.
• The acorn squash is ready to eat.
• If pureeing the acorn squash, let it cool to touch. Then scoop the flesh out of the squash and puree it.
• If chopping or slicing the squash, slice the skin from the outside of the flesh and chop or slice the squash.