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Easy microwave acorn squash with butter and brown sugar.
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Easy Acorn Squash Recipe

This Easy Acorn Squash Recipe is a tasty side dish that is perfect for fall!
Course Side
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 275kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 acorn squash
  • 2 tablespoon butter melted
  • 2 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1/2 tablespoon granulated sugar

Instructions

  • Cut the acorn squash in half and scrape out the seeds and pulp.
  • Place cut side down in a dish with 1/4 inch of water. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on high for 10-12 minutes.
  • Remove the plastic wrap and flip the squash over.
  • Mix together the butter, syrup, brown sugar, and granulated sugar.
  • Coat the insides and the top edge of the squash with the melted butter and sugar mixture.
  • Broil on high for about 5 minutes, watching carefully until slightly toasted.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/2 | Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 804mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 1141IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 2mg
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