Cook up a squash or two with butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon for the perfect easy side dish!
Sweet & Savory Squash
Acorn squash tastes great in the microwave even though it cooks in a fraction of the time compared to the oven. One small acorn squash can equal two servings, a larger one can make up to 4 servings! Cook them sweet with brown sugar and butter or add your own savory seasonings. Make them as is or make them stuffed with your favorite fillings like ground sausage, brown rice, spinach, or dried cranberries for a festive entrée!
Ingredients and Variations
Acorn Squash: A whole acorn squash should be dark on the outside and feel heavy in your hands without any soft spots. Acorn squash can vary in size from 8oz to about 1 ½ lbs. This recipe uses a medium sized squash, about 1lb.
Seasonings: Keep it sweet like this recipe or make it savory with a DIY seasoning blend like lemon pepper and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.
VARIATIONS
A quick brush of maple syrup, honey, can be used in place of a sprinkle of sugar. Sugar substitutes will work just fine too. Add a dash of sriracha for a new flavor! Melted bacon grease really punches up the flavor for a savory acorn squash in place of butter.
How to Cook Acorn Squash in the Microwave
Serve hot on its own or with some mushroom rice or oven-roasted vegetables. Some acorn squash, especially the larger ones, can be very hard to cut! Sometimes our grocer will cut it in half for us if I ask. If not, poke the squash with a fork all over (like a baked potato) and microwave it for 2-3 minutes. It should be much easier to cut. This works well with spaghetti squash too.
Leftovers?
Keep leftover microwave acorn squash in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or chop up and add to a stir fry, a casserole, or an omelet. Make a healthy wrap by adding lettuce greens for an energizing workday lunch! Freeze portions in zippered bags for up to 4 months. Thaw before using.
Sweet & Savory Squash
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