Cooking Acorn Squash in Microwave Recipe
This is how to cook acorn squash in microwave so it is tender and delicious. A healthy vegetable side dish that's savory or can be sweet.
Servings: 4
Equipment
- 1 baking dish or plate
- 1 knife
- 1 Spoon
Ingredients
- 1 medium acorn squash
- 1 pinch salt to taste, butter, maple syrup are all good toppings
Instructions
- Rinse and dry your squash to make sure all dirt is removed. Poke outside of skin a few times, then place whole squash in a microwave safe dish. Microwave for 1.5 minutes. (This will help soften the squash so it is easier to slice).
- Carefully cut the in half lengthwise and remove the seeds with a spoon. Return the sliced squash to your dish, flesh side down.
- Microwave on high (regular setting) for 6-10 minutes. (I cooked mine for 5 minutes and then checked in 2 min. increments until it was as tender as I wanted it to be). Timing will depend on size and how tender you want it to be.
- Carefully remove from the microwave and top with salt, pepper, butter or choice of toppings. Use a fork to eat the inside.
Nutrition
Serving: 1oz | Calories: 43kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 374mg | Fiber: 2g | Vitamin A: 395IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg