Microwave Acorn Squash Rings Recipes

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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 ACORN SQUASH RINGS



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I love squash and this is a simple, quick way to prepare it. It's perfect for days when time is in short supply. I like this recipe because there is no additonal sugar. This recipe is from Jean Pare's Company's Coming Microwave Cooking.

Provided by Dreamer in Ontario

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 small acorn squash
4 teaspoons butter or 4 teaspoons margarine, use vegan margarine if desired
salt, to taste
pepper, freshly ground, to taste

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.

CANDIED ACORN SQUASH RINGS



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Acorn squash is the only winter squash I have ever made. I guess I should try other ones. But, this one is plenty good! Choose from two toppings. Original recipes from Better Homes and Gardens New Cookbook 1978. Tweaked by me.

Provided by Sharon Colyer

Categories     Vegetables

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 medium acorn squash
1/4 tsp salt
2/3 c brown sugar
1/4 c soft butter or vegetarian replacement
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
TOPPING VARIATION
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 c maple flavored syrup
1/4 c soft butter or vegetarian replacement
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground ginger (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Rinse whole squash; dry. Prick skin with a fork, all over. Place in large baking dish, and cook in microwave oven for about 10 minutes, or until soft. Let stand 5 minutes.
  • 2. Preheat stove oven to 350°F. Cut acorn squash in half, remove seeds and any stringy material from the insides. Discard seeds & ends of squash. Slice into 1 inch slices.
  • 3. Return slices to baking dish. Season very lightly with salt. Combine brown sugar and butter. Spread on squash slices.
  • 4. Bake, uncovered, in oven for 15-20 minutes, basting occasionally.
  • 5. VARIATION: Mix maple flavored syrup, spices, and butter, (no brown sugar), together in a glass measuring cup. Microwave for 15 seconds. Pour over squash slices. Follow step #4.

MAPLE GLAZED ACORN SQUASH RINGS



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Make and share this Maple Glazed Acorn Squash Rings recipe from Food.com.

Provided by LMillerRN

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 medium acorn squash
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon Bourbon
2 teaspoons butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Cut squash crosswise into 4 1 inch slices; remove seeds. Place squash on microwave safe plate. Cover with plastic wrap, vent. Microwave HIGH 6 minutes or until tender.
  • Preheat broiler.
  • Place squash on baking sheet. Combine syrup and other remaining ingredients. Brush syrup mixture over squash. Broil 3 minutes or until bubbly. Drizzle with remaining syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.2, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 10.1, Sodium 326, Carbohydrate 35.9, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 11.9, Protein 1.8

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