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Quick Microwave Acorn Squash
Quick Microwave Acorn Squash delivers tender, buttery acorn squash with a gentle caramel note from brown sugar and a hint of salt and pepper. It’s warm, cozy, and naturally sweet, making it a great weeknight side or a simple addition to holiday spreads when oven space is tight.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Poke the insides of the squash halves with a fork; brush with butter and sprinkle with brown sugar. Set the squash halves, cut sides up, in a large microwave-safe dish.
- 2
Microwave on high until the flesh is easily pierced with a fork, about 10 minutes. Carefully take the dish out of the microwave and season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.
- Calories 137.94 kcal Moderate
- Protein 1.84 g Low Source
- Carbs 27.63 g Moderate
- Total Fat 3.76 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 2.28 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 9.6 mg Low Source
- Sodium 36.47 mg Low Source
- Fiber 3.41 g Moderate
- Sugar 3.95 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 74.88 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.58 mg Low Source
- Potassium 787.06 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 40.83 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 24.94 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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