Buttery and Savory Acorn Squash

This simple side dish consists of nothing more than acorn squash, fresh sage, and butter all cooked in a microwave oven.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 7 mins
• Total Time: 17 mins
• Calories: 267 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 small acorn squashes - peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 6 fresh sage leaves, shredded
• ½ cup butter, cut in small pieces

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Put squash in a microwave-safe bowl; add sage. Dot squash with butter pieces; season with salt and pepper. Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap.

Step 2

Cook in microwave oven set on High for 5 minutes. Stir squash to coat in melted butter while checking cubes for softness. Replace plastic and continue to cook until completely tender, 2 to 4 minutes.