Microwave Acorn Squash with Butter & Brown Sugar

Name: Microwave Acorn Squash with Butter & Brown Sugar
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 2 (1 pound) acorn squash, halved and seeded; 4 teaspoons melted salted butter; 4 teaspoons brown sugar; salt and ground black pepper to taste

A quick and easy side dish where acorn squash is microwaved until tender, then flavored with butter and brown sugar.

Recipe Info

Prep Time

20 min

Difficulty

Easy

Servings

2 servings

Nutrition

calories144calories

carbohydrates28g

fat4g

protein2g

Side Dish American

Ingredients

2 (1 pound) acorn squash, halved and seeded

4 teaspoons melted salted butter

4 teaspoons brown sugar

salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Prick the insides of the squash halves all over with a fork. Brush with the melted butter and sprinkle with brown sugar. Arrange the squash halves, cut sides-up, in a large microwave-safe dish.

Microwave on high power for about 10 minutes until the flesh is tender and easily pierced with a fork. Season with salt and pepper to taste.