Microwave Acorn Squash

Microwave acorn squash until tender, then season with butter and brown sugar for a quick and easy fall side dish that’s ready in minutes.

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 4

Nutritional Information

Calories:144 kcal

Carbohydrate:28 g

Cholesterol:11 mg

Fat:4 g

Dietary Fiber:3 g

Protein:2 g

Saturated Fat:3 g

Sodium:37 mg

Sugar:10 g

Unsaturated Fat:0 g

Ingredients

2 (1 pound) acorn squash, halved and seeded

4 teaspoons salted butter, melted

4 teaspoons brown sugar

salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

Step 1
Prick insides of the squash halves with a fork; brush with butter and sprinkle with brown sugar. Place squash halves, cut sides-up, into a large, microwave-safe dish.
Step 2
Microwave on high power until flesh pierces easily with a fork, about 10 minutes. Carefully remove from the microwave and season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.

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