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.

Md halal
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover squash. I had some leftover butternut squash from a soup I made and I used it to make this recipe. It turned out great!


latif25m latif25m
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I'm on a high-protein diet and I was able to make this recipe high-protein by adding some grilled chicken or tofu.


Melanie Sarmiento
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I'm on a high-fiber diet and I was able to make this recipe high-fiber by using whole wheat bread crumbs and adding some chopped walnuts.


Trinah Tana
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I'm on a low-calorie diet and I was able to make this recipe low-calorie by using low-calorie butter and sugar.


Kallen Sharp
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I'm on a low-fat diet and I was able to make this recipe low-fat by using low-fat butter and skim milk.


ABEL yvubgamer
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I'm on a low-sodium diet and I was able to make this recipe low-sodium by using low-sodium butter and salt.


Karla Zapien
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I'm gluten-free and I was able to make this recipe gluten-free by using gluten-free bread crumbs.


Hasnain King
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I'm allergic to nuts and I was able to make this recipe nut-free by using sunflower seed butter instead of peanut butter.


Ashely Cipriani
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I'm a vegan and I was able to make this recipe vegan by using vegan butter and brown sugar. It turned out great!


Johannes Mbata
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I'm a vegetarian and I'm always looking for new and interesting ways to cook vegetables. This recipe is a great addition to my repertoire.


Jessy Nader
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I'm a busy mom and I don't have a lot of time to cook. This recipe is perfect for me because it's so quick and easy to make.


Lokman Hossain JoY
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I'm on a low-carb diet and this recipe was a great way to get my veggie fix. The squash is filling and satisfying, and it doesn't have a lot of carbs.


Matthew Eaton
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I made this recipe for a potluck dinner and it was a hit! Everyone loved the squash and asked for the recipe.


Natalie Kesse
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat vegetables. My kids love the sweet and savory flavor of the squash, and they always ask for seconds.


Umesh Baral
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I'm always looking for new and easy ways to cook vegetables, and this recipe definitely fits the bill. I'll be making this acorn squash again and again.


rania Wadood
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover acorn squash. I had some leftover from a roasted chicken dinner and I didn't want it to go to waste. This recipe was the perfect solution!


Mdsulaiman Ali
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I was skeptical about cooking acorn squash in the microwave, but I was pleasantly surprised with the results. The squash was cooked evenly and had a great texture.


Phenix
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I've never cooked acorn squash before, but this recipe made it a breeze. The squash was tender and flavorful, and the butter and brown sugar topping was the perfect finishing touch.


Tariq Khan zaland
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This recipe was so easy to follow and the acorn squash turned out perfectly! I love that I could cook it in the microwave, which saved me time and energy.


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