12/20/2023 0 Comments Microwave acorn squash recipeIf you made this for a Holiday dinner, it could feed 6 since you will likely have many other dishes, but I went ahead and marked the yield to 4 servings (which is about 3 slices per person). It is a beautiful match with the sweet cranberries and tangy goat cheese. But the icing on the cake is the balsamic glaze, my secret weapon for so many dishes that I want to jazz up a bit. Once cooked, the squash is so tender you can cut right through and eat the skin, although that is totally optional. Rub top of each half with a little butter, and place 1 tablespoon butter, 1 tablespoon brown sugar and teaspoon maple syrup in each cavity. Place squash halves cut sides up in microwave safe dish. In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until evenly browned drain, and set aside. Scoop the seeds out from the center with a large spoon, and poke holes in the squash all over with a fork. Cook the squash in a microwave oven for 5 minutes on High, until tender but firm. Place squash halves cut side down onto a plate. It’s still delicious on it’s own! For your dairy free friends and family, just omit the goat cheese. Prepare rice mix according to package directions cover, and set aside. If you have kids in the family who might not like these flavors, just leave a few slices of roasted squash plain. Those thick skins are hard to get though and the last thing you want to happen is to lose a limb over this dish, you hear me? Please be careful. I still think a few minutes in the microwave works best, and no you aren’t losing all the nutrients with that short of a cooking time. Squash can be dangerous if you know what I mean. One of my most popular blog posts, go figure, is about How to Roast Kabocha Squash and I’ve received all sorts of comments on how other people make cutting squash easier….from using a small hand saw (yikes!) to a rubber mallet and sharp knife. The hardest part of making this is cutting through the hard squash so I made that step a little easier by microwaving it for a few minutes first. And we need all the help we can get during this time of year! You’ll get fiber, Vitamin C and A, potassium, plus those super powerful antioxidants. Plus it’s packed with nutrients- you can’t feel bad about putting this delicious food on your plate. I’ve been eager to share this simple, yet delicious fall and holiday side dish with you! I literally crave different foods in the different seasons and some of my favorites for fall are squash, brussels sprouts, apples and pumpkin. This Roasted Acorn Squash is not only easy to make, but will be the highlight of your meal!
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