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Acorn / Winter / Butternut Squash - Microwave
Submitted by: Joy37
Next time you're at the farmers market, pick up your favorite squash and prepare any one of these fantastic ways.
Ingredients
- Acorn squash and any of the following: butter, brown sugar, honey, cinnamon, cooked fruit such as apples or cranberries, sausage, maple syrup, nutmeg, or dill.
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Method
Wash uncut squash and poke holes with a fork to allow steam to escape. Place the squash on a paper plate. Microwave 5 to 6 minutes per pound. Turn once or twice while it is cooking. Cut open. Clean out the seeds and season with any of the following: butter, brown sugar, honey, cinnamon, cooked fruit such as apples or cranberries, sausage, maple syrup, nutmeg or dill.
Notes: Another thing we do often is cook several using the method above, mash like potatoes, add brown sugar and butter, put in small serving containers with lids and freeze.
Number of Servings: 2
Submitted by: Joy37 ( See all of Joy37 Recipes )
