Microwave Squash Recipes

MICROWAVE ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

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

ACORN SQUASH MICROWAVE BAKED

Steps:

• Cut Acorn Squash in half. Remove and discards seeds , rinse well in cool water.
• Place Squash in a micorwave bowl. Put 1 Tablespoon butter and one tablespoon sugar in each half. Place in microwave on high for 10 minutes.
• To check for doneness pierce squash (do not break through skin) with fork. Slips in easily is ready to eat -- be careful is extremely hot and delicious -- .

MICROWAVE SQUASH

Steps:

• Place squash cut side-up on a microwave-safe serving dish. Spread butter into the hollows of the squash. Fill halfway with maple syrup. Microwave until fork-tender, 10 to 15 minutes.

MICROWAVE ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash cut side down in a microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 10-12 minutes or until tender.
• Turn squash cut side up. Fill centers with brown sugar, butter and honey; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Cover and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes or until heathed through.

MICROWAVE ACORN SQUASH

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.

MICROWAVE SQUASH

Steps:

• To cook squash in the microwave, cut squash in 1/2, scoop out the seeds as if you were cleaning cantaloupe only it will be a little harder. Lay cut side down on a piece of microwave safe plastic wrap placed directly on microwave bottom or plate. Cook on high in 5 minute intervals until completely softened and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes for 1/2 an acorn squash. Cook times will vary depending upon the size and variety of your squash.

TOASTED MICROWAVE SQUASH SEEDS RECIPE

Steps:

• Clean out the seeds from your squash and rinse them well to get all of the orange bits off.
• Using paper towels, dry the seeds wel.
• Get out a microwaveable plate and spray with cooking spray.
• Scatter the seeds on top of the plates and spray again with the cooking spray.
• Sprinkle salt and pepper over top or your seasoning of choice. I used everything bagel spice. Gently plate a paper towel over top to keep them from popping and scattering when they are cooking.
• Cook for 30 second intervals until they are toasty brown. You can mix them at least once while cooking. Mine only took 2 minutes to brown. Let cool before eating and store in an airtight container.

MICROWAVE SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Pierce squash with a fork. Place on paper towel in microwave; cook on high for 3-1/2 minutes per pound or until squash is soft. Let stand 5-10 minutes. Cut in half; remove seeds and scoop out pulp. Set aside. In a 2-qt. casserole, toss red pepper, onion, garlic and olive oil. Cover and microwave on high for 1-1/4 minutes or until slightly soft. Add tomato, zucchini, mushrooms, vinegar, tarragon, salt and pepper. Cover and microwave on high for 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Toss with squash and serve immediately.