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cooked acorn squash halves in a baking dish with pecans.
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Microwave Acorn Squash

These Microwave Acorn Squash halves are perfectly fork tender, sweet, buttery, and the easiest way to cook a fall side dish. Ready in under 14 minutes.
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword microwave acorn squash
Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings 2 Servings
Calories 201kcal
Author Maria Doss

Ingredients

  • 1 Acorn squash 1 to 1 ½ pounds
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt use less if using salted butter
  • teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Chopped toasted pecans to garnish optional

Instructions

  • Cut the acorn squash in half vertically. Scoop out the seeds using a large spoon and discard or use for roasting.
  • Add 3 tablespoons water into a microwave safe baking dish and place squash flesh side down.
  • Microwave for 7 to 9 minutes or cooked through when pierced with a knife.
    Cooking time - Microwave cooking times will vary depending on the wattage and size of the vegetable. The advantage of this microwave acorn squash recipe is that you can easily test for doneness and adjust the timing. It is done cooking when a knife or fork can pierce the tender flesh and the vegetable feels soft to touch.
  • While the squash is cooking, mix melted butter, brown sugar, salt and black pepper together in a small bowl.
  • Using tongs or a kitchen towel, flip the hot squash over, evenly drizzle mixed butter on the flesh, and pour all remaining butter, along with all the settled seasoning, into the cavity.
  • Microwave for 2 to 4 minutes or until golden and tender. Sprinkle chopped toasted pecans, before serving.

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Notes

Cook in batches if needed -If you are cooking an larger acorn squash and it does not fit in your microwave, then cook one half at a time.
Choose your tenderness - Cook as soft as you want, although it is delicious when cooked soft enough to be scooped with a spoon.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 201kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 273mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 11g