Is it possible to microwave acorn squash to make cutting it easier?

My recommendation for slicing squash is to microwave it for about 3 minutes, then allow it cool enough to handle before slicing. This softens the skin and makes cutting simpler. Yes, it adds a few minutes to your prep time, but if you're saving your fingers, it's probably worth it.

Can you soften squash in the microwave?

Microwave the squash to soften the skin before peeling it. You won't have to worry about chopping off a finger while hacking through that rock-hard exterior after just a few minutes in the microwave.

Can you eat the skin of acorn squash?

Acorn squash skin is delicious whether it's chopped into pieces or filled and baked whole. The skin becomes soft enough to eat by the forkful when roasted, but the meat easily separates from the peel for those who want it skin-free.

Is Acorn Squash healthy to eat?

Antioxidants in acorn squash can neutralize potentially damaging chemicals known as free radicals. These antioxidants may aid in the prevention of health problems such as arthritis, heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, and certain cancers.

Microwave Acorn Squash Recipe (Super fast and easy)

Description

In little time at all, this simple Microwave Acorn Squash cooking method produces deliciously tender acorn squash! Fill with your favorite fillings, such as the comfort food classic butter and brown sugar, for a super fast veggie side that everyone will like!

Ingredients

Scale

1 acorn squash
2 Tbsp water
2 tablespoon butter (1 tablespoon portion each)
2 tablespoon light brown sugar (packed – 1 tablespoon portion each)

Instructions

Cut the acorn squash in half and remove the seeds with a coring tool. Leave as much meat in each half of the acorn squash as feasible. After coring, give it a good rinse.
In a microwave-safe basin or dish, place the acorn squash halves facing down with 2 tablespoons of water. Heat for 5 minutes on high.
Add 1 tablespoon each of light brown sugar and butter to the warm acorn squash halves in individual bowls. In the microwave, heat for another 5 minutes on high. Check for tenderness with a fork after heating, and if necessary, heat in 1-minute increments until the squash reaches your preferred level of tenderness.
Remove from the microwave and set aside for 5 minutes to cool before serving.

Notes

Keep your garden acorn squash in a cool, dry, and dark place for up to a month, if not two months, before cooking or cutting. However, because we don’t know how old the squash is, it’s preferable to utilize store-bought acorn squash within two weeks of purchase.
Wrap the thoroughly cooled acorn squash in plastic cling film once it has been cooked. Wrap the squash in plastic wrap and store it in an airtight container.
The cooked acorn squash can keep for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator. Cooked squash should be discarded if it is not wrapped within the first 1–2 hours of cooking. *At room temperature, bacteria develop swiftly!
Acorn squash should be boiled before freezing, therefore now is a great time to freeze your acorn squash in the microwave! Cut the cooked acorn squash into bits and place them in an airtight freezer container or a freezer storage bag made of heavy-duty plastic.
Cooked acorn squash can be frozen and kept fresh for up to a year. Acorn squash that has been properly frozen and kept at 0°F (-18°C) can survive much longer.

Category: Side dish
Method: microwave
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2
Calories: 232kcal
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 110mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 0
Trans Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 30mg

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