There are some days when you just don’t want to turn on the oven. Other days, the oven is occupied with other components for dinner. That’s why I love this method for cooking acorn squash in the microwave! It’s such an easy way to create a flavorful and fuss-free side dish in a matter of minutes.
Using the microwave yields a perfectly tender acorn squash in a snap. Here I used a very simple combination of butter, sugar, salt and nutmeg to season the squash, but you can feel free to get creative and discover your own favorite flavor combinations.
Once you have a tender and perfectly cooked acorn squash half, there are a wide variety of ways to enjoy the vegetable. Of course, you can simply take a spoon and scoop out the flesh bite by delicious bite. You can also use the acorn squash as a “bowl” to hold soups or stews, grains, or salads.
How Long Does Squash Take to Cook in the Microwave?
The time it takes to cook squash in the microwave will vary depending on the wattage of your particular appliance and the size of the acorn squash. The good news is, you can easily test the squash for doneness and adjust the timing along the way as you microwave the acorn squash.
My microwave is 1600 watts, and I used an acorn squash that weighed 1 1/2 pounds. It took me about six minutes for the first part of the cooking process, and then an additional two minutes after I added the butter, brown sugar, salt and nutmeg.
