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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

MICROWAVE SQUASH



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This is just simple stuff my dad does and I want to keep track of. Quick and easy recipe for college students or people who don't cook often. When finished you can scoop it out or quarter the halves and serve as is.

Provided by Copper

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 buttercup squash, halved and seeded
¼ cup maple syrup, or to taste
1 tablespoon butter

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.8 calories, Carbohydrate 43.1 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 3.2 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 32.4 mg, Sugar 17.3 g

MICROWAVE SQUASH



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 19m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 1

1 acorn squash, about 1 1/2 pounds

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 SPAGHETTI SQUASH



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One of the pleasant surprises about squash is that it's so low in calories. That means I can "splurge" a little with the other ingredients. Spaghetti squash is fun to work with and so "tender tasty"!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 spaghetti squash (about 1-1/2 pounds)
1 medium sweet red pepper, thinly sliced
1 small onion, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 tablespoon tarragon vinegar
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Pierce squash with a fork. Place on paper towel in microwave; cook on high for 3-1/2 minutes per pound or until squash is soft. Let stand 5-10 minutes. Cut in half; remove seeds and scoop out pulp. Set aside. In a 2-qt. casserole, toss red pepper, onion, garlic and olive oil. Cover and microwave on high for 1-1/4 minutes or until slightly soft. Add tomato, zucchini, mushrooms, vinegar, tarragon, salt and pepper. Cover and microwave on high for 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Toss with squash and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

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

ACORN SQUASH MICROWAVE BAKED



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Make and share this Acorn Squash Microwave Baked recipe from Food.com.

Provided by JetfireK

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 acorn squash
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons sugar

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



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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.

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