Sweet Acorn Squash

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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 acorn squash, cut in half, seeds removed (see note in instructions) 1/2 cup Chef Meg's No Added Sugar Pumpkin Apple Butter
Directions
Cooking the squash in the microwave saves so much time and keeps the squash moist.

Please be careful when you slice the squash in half. Pierce the skin just below the stem in the center of the squash with the tip of a chef's knife, then place your hands on top of the knife for safety. Slowly apply pressure to cut the squash in half. Using a metal spoon, scoop out the seeds. Keep the seeds for roasting! They are great in soups and stews or even on top of this dish.

Bonus Tip: Puree any left-overs and add vegetable stock to make a quick soup.
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Place acorn squash halves cut side down in a glass microwave-safe dish. Cook on high power for 7 minutes. Open door and rotate dish. Return to microwave and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, until squash flesh is tender.

Remove the squash from microwave. Cut each half in two. Fill the center of each squash wedge with 2 tablespoons of pumpkin butter. Return the squash to the microwave for an additional 2 minutes. Serve immediately.



Serving Size: Makes 4 wedges with 2 tablespoons of pumpkin butter per serving.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 62.8
  • Total Fat: 0.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 5.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 16.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.8 g
  • Protein: 1.3 g

Member Reviews
  • CD1987279
    delicious - 9/24/20
  • EVIE4NOW
    nobody really cared for it. - 9/17/20
  • 4CONNIESHEALTH
    Loved it! - 11/12/19
  • ALEXTHEHUN
    I love acorn squash. This is a delicious method of preparation. - 12/27/18
  • KACEYSW
    Love this squash and the recipe. So yummy! - 11/21/18
  • AZMOMXTWO
    thank you - 11/14/18
  • ARTJAC
    NICE - 11/12/18
  • 1CRAZYDOG
    Oh my gosh good! - 11/12/18
  • PWILLOW1
    This was amazing. So tasty and so easy. And the calories are perfect for a lo-cal veggie. - 11/12/18
  • BILLTHOMSON
    Love it, simple to do, plus I got other ideas to add to it. - 11/12/18
  • SISTERPRETTY
    interesting.... - 10/24/18
  • CHERYLHURT
    Excellent - 10/14/18
  • GEORGE815
    Nice recipe - 10/5/18
  • MBPP50
    Great - 10/1/18
  • DMEYER4
    love this recipe - 10/1/18
  • HOLLYM48
    I love this Sweet Acorn Squash Recipe! Delicious! - 9/15/18
  • RO2BENT
    Looks yummy - 9/15/18
  • DAIZYSTARLITE
    yum - 9/13/18
  • ROSSYFLOSSY
    A Fall delight. - 9/6/18
  • JANIEWWJD
    Yummy!!! - 9/3/18
  • NASFKAB
    great idea makes a great meal - 12/1/17
  • AIYANASMAMA
    thanks - 11/21/17
  • TOMATOCAFEGAL
    like the microwave instructions for time - 11/20/17
  • HARRIETT14
    This is such a simple but tasty recipe. - 11/19/17
  • JVANAM
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