Microwave Acorn Squash Recipe

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 20 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Microwave Acorn Squash Recipe

Ingredients

2 (1 pound) acorn squash

halved and seeded

4 teaspoons salted butter

melted

4 teaspoons brown sugar

salt and ground black pepper to taste

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Prick all over the insides of the squash halves with a fork brush with butter and sprinkle with brown sugar. Place squash halves cut sides-up into a large microwave-safe dish.

Step 2

Microwave on high power until flesh pierces easily with a fork about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutritional Information

Microwave Acorn Squash Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 144.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.9g 4%

Carbohydrates: 28.2g 9%

Dietary Fiber: 3.4g 14%

Sugars: 9.5g

Fat: 4.3g 7%

Saturated Fat: 2.6g 13%

Cholesterol: 10.8mg 4%

Vitamin A Iu: 958IU 19%

Niacin Equivalents: 2mg 16%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 22%

Vitamin C: 25mg 42%

Folate: 38.8mcg 10%

Calcium: 79.9mg 8%

Iron: 1.6mg 9%

Magnesium: 73.2mg 26%

Potassium: 795mg 22%

Sodium: 36.9mg 2%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 32%

Calories From Fat: 38.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.