MICROWAVE ACORN SQUASH
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
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
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
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
MICROWAVE ACORN SQUASH
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
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
ACORN SQUASH MICROWAVE BAKED
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
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
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
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.
SAUSAGE-STUFFED ACORN SQUASH
Acorn squash gets a sweet and savory treatment when stuffed with sausage, onion, spinach and cranberries to make this pretty autumn entree. Cooking the squash in the microwave makes this quick enough for a busy weeknight. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Halve squash lengthwise; discard seeds. Place squash in a microwave-safe dish, cut side down. Microwave, covered, on high until tender, 10-12 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook and crumble sausage with onion over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes; drain. Remove from heat; stir in spinach, cranberries and bread crumbs. In a small bowl, whisk together egg and milk; add to sausage mixture and toss until moistened. , Turn over squash; fill with sausage mixture. Microwave, covered, until a thermometer inserted in stuffing reads 165°, 2-3 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 485 calories, Fat 23g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 133mg cholesterol, Sodium 843mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 25g protein.
CRANBERRY-PECAN MICROWAVE ACORN SQUASH
This is really good for the holidays, plus it's quick and easy. Microwaving first makes it a lot easier to slice the squash.
Provided by Carol Seagraves
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash Winter Squash Acorn Squash
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Pierce each squash in several places to allow steam to escape, then place 2 inches apart in the microwave. Microwave on high for 6 minutes. Remove to a cutting board.
- Cut each squash in half crosswise; remove and discard seeds. Arrange halves with cut-sides down on a microwave-safe plate.
- Cover tightly with plastic wrap and microwave until tender, 7 to 9 minutes. Remove stems and cut a thin slice from the pointed ends to prevent tipping. Flip so cut-sides are facing up.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, pecans, butter, brown sugar, and nutmeg in a bowl. Spoon 1/4 of the mixture into each squash half.
- Microwave, uncovered, until filling is heated through, 2 to 5 minutes.
- Serve topped with cranberry sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.2 calories, Carbohydrate 57.7 g, Cholesterol 40.7 mg, Fat 24.2 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.6 g, Sodium 103.6 mg, Sugar 27.9 g
BAKED ACORN SQUASH
Provided by Helaine Ohayon
Categories Vegetable Side Bake Christmas Thanksgiving Kid-Friendly Squash Fall Small Plates
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Cut 1 acorn squash in half. Scoop out seeds. Put 1 teaspoon of butter in the center of each half, then sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar, ginger, and nutmeg. Place both squash halves in a pan with 1/4 inch water and bake at 350°F for one hour.
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- Use a heavy knife and cut the squash in half from the stem the end of the squash. Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and the stringy bits from the squash. Discard the seeds and stringy bits. Place the squash cut side down in a microwave-safe baking dish.
- Add 1/2 cup of water to the dish and then microwave the squash for 15 to 20 minutes. The squash will be done when you can pierce the fruit with a fork. The fork should pierce the squash easily.
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