Published:
Jun 4th 2023
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Last updated: Dec 21st 2024
Acorn squash can take up to 45 minutes to roast in the oven; cook it in the microwave for only 10 minutes to speed up the process without sacrificing the dish's sweet and savory qualities. Microwave Acorn Squash is a great side dish with proteins such as Grilled Turkey Breast, Cornish Hen, or Pan Seared Ribeye.
How long do you microwave butternut squash to soften it?
This recipe takes 10 minutes to cook a small squash; if you have a giant squash, the cooking time must be increased until the squash is fork tender.
Is acorn squash healthy?
Raw acorn squash contains zero grams of fat, is high in fiber, is a healthy carbohydrate source, and is high in essential nutrients.
How do you know when squash is fully cooked?
To test if the squash is fully cooked, poke it with a fork using the same method you would use to test potatoes. If the fork slides in easily, the squash is ready; if it is still hard, it needs more cooking time.
Do you leave the skin on squash when you cook it?
Yes, leaving the skin on when cooking any squash will help keep the squash from falling apart and keep it nice and moist.
Time & Serves
Ingredients
1 small Acorn Squash
2 tablespoons Water
2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
2 tablespoons Brown Sugar
1/4 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt
A pinch of Ground Black Pepper
Instructions
Start by cutting the squash in half, scooping out all the seeds and fiber from the center of the squash using a large spoon.
Use a baking dish that will fit inside the microwave, pour in the water placing the squash cut side down into the baking dish. Microwave on high for 5 minutes.
While the acorn squash is cooking, mix the butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and pepper in a small mixing bowl.
Remove the baking dish from the microwave, flipping the squash over.
Use a pastry brush to coat the inside and edges of the squash with the butter mixture. Cook in the microwave for another 5 minutes until the squash is fork tender.
Transfer the squash to a cutting board, you can choose to either slice the squash into pieces or scoop the squash out with a spoon mashing the squash up a little with a fork.
Microwave squash can be diced up and added to salads, soups, and stews.
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