Microwave Acorn Squash

morgainegeiser's Note:

Great side dish, quick and simple.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 medium acorn squash
• ¼ cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 teaspoons honey
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper

Directions:

1. Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash cut side down in a microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 10-12 minutes or until tender.
2. Turn squash cut side up. Fill centers with brown sugar, butter and honey; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
3. Cover and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes or until heathed through.

Reviews

[Diana #2]

I have nuked squash before, but only with the brown sugar/butter combo. The addition of honey does give it an extra touch. I used buttercup squash in place of the acorn. Buttercup is very similar, but a bit on the drier/fluffier side. I also added a few slices of onion, just because. :) Thanks morgainegeiser for a wonderful switch to microwave squash. I'll be using the honey method from now on. Made for the Auzzie/NZ Recipe Swap #33

[Greeny4444]

This was great, and much faster than baking it in the oven. I cut the recipe in half (since it was just me and my husband), and I didn't measure the brown sugar, butter, honey, salt, or pepper (I just kinda eyeballed it). I used a 9" Pyrex pie plate for the dish and didn't cover it (I'm a rebel), and it worked great; the cooking times are right on. This is my second time making and eating acorn squash, and it was lovely. Thanks for posting this recipe.