Acorn Squash in the Microwave
Acorn Squash in the Microwave
Servings
Ingredients
- 2 acorn squash
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Cut squash in half. Scoop out inside and discard seeds.
- Place water in bottom of a microwave-safe dish. Place squash cut side down in dish.
- Microwave on high for 6 to 8 minutes or until just tender.
- Turn squash cut side up.
- Sprinkle each with a little salt. Fill centers of squash with brown sugar and butter.
- Microwave on high for 4 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition
Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 176mg | Potassium: 805mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 816IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 2mg
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Quick,easy&delicious. Thank you.
I have always made acorn squash in the oven. This method is definitely something I will try. Thank you for sharing.
As a Diabetic I am going to do this but omit the sugar.
Excellent recipe. I used maple syrup instead of brown sugar
Thank you for sharing! Great idea to use maple syrup!
-Amy
Really easy. Thx. I replaced the brown sugar with balsamic vinegar. It was excellent. Less sweet?
Absolutely delicious!!!
I made it and it turned out AWESOME.
This was such a great tasting easy recipe. Thanks for posting it.