Microwave Acorn Squash with Apple: An Easy Recipe

Name: Microwave Acorn Squash with Apple: An Easy Recipe
Total time: 40 mins
Ingredients: 1 acorn squash; 2 apples, cored and sliced; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 tablespoon finely chopped walnuts; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon

This easy acorn squash with apple recipe is a quick and delicious option for busy weeknights. The secret to this microwave dish is peeling the acorn squash for optimal flavor and texture.

Total time40 mins
Prep time20 mins
Cook time15 mins
Yield6

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Ingredients

1 acorn squash
2 apples, cored and sliced
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon finely chopped walnuts
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

Boil unpeeled squash for 15 minutes to soften the skin; drain well. Rinse with cold water to cool for about 5 minutes. Carefully slice off the peel along the ridges. Use a teaspoon to remove any remaining peel from the valleys. Halve the squash, remove seeds and stem. Cut the halves into sections, then into 1-inch chunks.
Combine the squash and apple pieces in a large microwave-safe bowl. Evenly distribute butter dots over the mixture, then sprinkle with brown sugar, chopped walnuts, a pinch of salt, and ground cinnamon. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap, and poke a few small holes for ventilation.
Microwave on high power for 7 minutes and 30 seconds. Carefully remove the plastic wrap, stir the mixture gently, and continue cooking on high power until the squash is tender, approximately 7 minutes and 30 seconds more.

Nutrition

Calories: 98 kcal
Fat Content: 3 g
Fiber Content: 4 g
Sugar Content: 9 g
Sodium Content: 211 mg
Protein Content: 1 g
Cholesterol Content: 5 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 19 g
Saturated Fat Content: 1 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g