Microwave Acorn Squash

Acorn squash with brown sugar, cinnamon, & butter, microwaved until perfectly tender.

⏱️ 20 min 🔪 Prep: 5 min 🔥 Cook: 15 min 📊 Easy ⭐ 5.0 (29) 👁️ 29 views
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Ingredients

4 servings
  • 1 medium acorn squash (about 1 pound)
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ½ tablespoon brown sugar
  • ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon

Steps

  1. Cut the squash in half vertically. Use a large spoon to scoop out the seeds and discard them.

  2. Place the squash in a baking dish, cut side down with 2 tablespoons water.

  3. Microwave the squash for 8-10 minutes or until tender and almost cooked through when poked with a fork.

  4. While the squash is cooking, mix softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Flip the squash over and brush with the butter mixture. Microwave for 2 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts

Macronutrients

Calories74
Protein1g
Carbs13g
Fat3g
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