Best Microwave Acorn Squash Recipes

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MICROWAVE ACORN SQUASH



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Just microwave! You don't have to use the oven. You can just do one acorn squash instead of two, if you choose. Pricking all over, then putting in the microwave for a few minutes to soften a little, makes it easier to cut.

Provided by Sandra Zapp Winningham

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Acorn Squash Side Dish Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 (1 pound) acorn squash, halved and seeded
4 teaspoons salted butter, melted
4 teaspoons brown sugar
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Prick all over the 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.
  • Microwave on high power until flesh pierces easily with a fork, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.2 calories, Carbohydrate 28.2 g, Cholesterol 10.8 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 36.9 mg, Sugar 9.5 g

MICROWAVE ACORN SQUASH



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Make and share this Microwave Acorn Squash recipe from Food.com.

Provided by morgainegeiser

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 medium acorn squash
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter
4 teaspoons honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • 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.
  • Turn squash cut side up. Fill centers with brown sugar, butter and honey; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Cover and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes or until heathed through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.8, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 206.7, Carbohydrate 41.8, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 19, Protein 1.8

MICROWAVE ACORN SQUASH



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Acorn squash is my favorite fall vegetable-and it goes to great use in this quick-and-easy side dish.-Rita McPherson, Nashua, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 medium acorn squash
2/3 cup crushed butter-flavored crackers
1/3 cup butter, melted
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Place squash on a microwave-safe plate, microwave on high for 3-4 minutes. Cut in half; remove seeds and strings. Cut a thin slice from bottom of squash with a sharp knife to allow it to sit flat. Place squash, cut side down on in a microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave for 4-1/2 minutes. , Meanwhile, combine the crackers, butter, brown sugar and nutmeg. Turn squash over; fill with cracker mixture. Microwave for 1-2 minutes or until squash is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 calories, Fat 19g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 289mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

ACORN SQUASH MICROWAVE BAKED



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Make and share this Acorn Squash Microwave Baked recipe from Food.com.

Provided by JetfireK

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 acorn squash
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

  • Cut Acorn Squash in half. Remove and discards seeds , rinse well in cool water.
  • Place Squash in a micorwave bowl. Put 1 Tablespoon butter and one tablespoon sugar in each half. Place in microwave on high for 10 minutes.
  • To check for doneness pierce squash (do not break through skin) with fork. Slips in easily is ready to eat -- be careful is extremely hot and delicious -- .

APPLE CREAM CHEESE STUFFED ACORN SQUASH (MICROWAVE)



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A slight twist on a classic favorite, invented when I realized I had no butter. this is a wonderful breakfast or dessert, or just something to warm you up on a cozy fall day. It's one of my ultimate comfort foods. p.s.I usually just eyeball the ingredients. There really is no right or wrong amount of each, nor is there a limit on what kinds of extras you can add. You can also substitute pumpkin pie spice instead of cinnamon.

Provided by Jessica H.

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 acorn squash
2 apples, cubed
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup cream cheese (softened)
1/4 cup raisins (optional) or 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Cut acorn squash in half lengthwise and spoon out the seeds.
  • Place halves, cut side down, in a microwave-safe dish with a couple tablespoons of water.
  • Cook (covered) in microwave on high for 5 minutes or until just tender.
  • Meanwhile, slice up your apples and mix with the sugar, cinnamon, cream cheese, and the optional raisins/nuts.
  • When squash is done, turn them over and fill the holes with your apple mixture.
  • Put it back in the microwave (covered) for another 5 minutes.
  • Let squash rest for a few minutes to cool off before devouring.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.3, Fat 10.6, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 31.9, Sodium 104.6, Carbohydrate 69.5, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 40.9, Protein 4.3

CRANBERRY-PECAN MICROWAVE ACORN SQUASH



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This is really good for the holidays, plus it's quick and easy. Microwaving first makes it a lot easier to slice the squash.

Provided by Carol Seagraves

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash     Winter Squash     Acorn Squash

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 medium acorn squash
⅔ cup graham cracker crumbs
⅓ cup chopped pecans
⅓ cup unsalted butter, softened
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ cup whole berry cranberry sauce

Steps:

  • Pierce each squash in several places to allow steam to escape, then place 2 inches apart in the microwave. Microwave on high for 6 minutes. Remove to a cutting board.
  • Cut each squash in half crosswise; remove and discard seeds. Arrange halves with cut-sides down on a microwave-safe plate.
  • Cover tightly with plastic wrap and microwave until tender, 7 to 9 minutes. Remove stems and cut a thin slice from the pointed ends to prevent tipping. Flip so cut-sides are facing up.
  • Mix graham cracker crumbs, pecans, butter, brown sugar, and nutmeg in a bowl. Spoon 1/4 of the mixture into each squash half.
  • Microwave, uncovered, until filling is heated through, 2 to 5 minutes.
  • Serve topped with cranberry sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.2 calories, Carbohydrate 57.7 g, Cholesterol 40.7 mg, Fat 24.2 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.6 g, Sodium 103.6 mg, Sugar 27.9 g

MICROWAVE ACORN SQUASH RINGS



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I love squash and this is a simple, quick way to prepare it. It's perfect for days when time is in short supply. I like this recipe because there is no additonal sugar. This recipe is from Jean Pare's Company's Coming Microwave Cooking.

Provided by Dreamer in Ontario

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 small acorn squash
4 teaspoons butter or 4 teaspoons margarine, use vegan margarine if desired
salt, to taste
pepper, freshly ground, to taste

Steps:

  • Microwave squash on high (100%) for 2 minutes.
  • Pierce squash several times and microwave on high (100%) for 15 to 18 minutes, turning 1/4 turn every 4 minutes, until soft and fork tender.
  • Slice into 1 inch thick rings and remove fibers and seeds.
  • Arrange in a circle on a large plate.
  • Microwave butter in a small container on high (100%) for 20 seconds until melted and brush over tops of squash rings.
  • Cover with waxed paper and microwave an additional 2 to 4 minutes on high (100%) until very hot.

APPLE-STUFFED ACORN SQUASH MICROWAVE-STYLE!



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Only 7 ingredients and made in the microwave, so you can throw this together in a jiffy. Great comfort food for the fall and winter months. Tart, sweet and good for you too. Perfect for those on a low sodium diet. NOTE: I have made the celery optional and I agree it is better without. I also use WAY more butter and cinnamon than what the recipe calls for :)

Provided by januarybride

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 acorn squash
1 large granny smith apple, peeled and chopped
1/4 cup chopped celery (optional)
2 tablespoons dried cranberries (or cherries, I have also used dried apricots)
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon brown sugar (or Splenda)
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (can substitute 1/4 tsp cinnamon with a dash of nutmeg if need be)

Steps:

  • Cut acorn squash in half, lengthwise. Remove and discard seeds and fiber.
  • In a shallow microwave-safe dish, place squash cut-side down. Put 1 tbsp of water in bottom of dish. Microwave covered on high power 7 minutes until almost tender.
  • In the meanwhile, combine apple, celery, cranberries, brown sugar, spice and butter in a mixing bowl.
  • When squash is done, turn them over. Fill centers with apple mixture. Microwave covered on high power 5 minutes longer until squash and apple filling are tender. Let stand 3 minutes in microwave after done cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.9, Fat 16.6, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 111.3, Carbohydrate 46.5, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 18.7, Protein 3.3

MICROWAVE STUFFED ACORN SQUASH



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Make and share this Microwave Stuffed Acorn Squash recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Katha

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 acorn squash
1 mcintosh apple (small-medium)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon low-fat margarine

Steps:

  • Cook squash in microwave till soft yet firm about 4 minute.
  • Cool.
  • Cut in half and discard seeds.
  • Core apple; peel if desired.
  • Slice apple place in small bowl.
  • Microwave covered about 2 minutes,stirring every minute (should be a thick apple sauce).
  • Mix brown sugar, cinnamon and margarine into apple.
  • Fill squash halves with 1/2 of mixture in each.
  • Microwave covered 1-2 minutes.
  • Let rest 30 seconds and then serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174.8, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 12.6, Carbohydrate 45.6, Fiber 5, Sugar 20.4, Protein 1.9

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