Side Dish Vegetables Squash Acorn Squash Side Dish Recipes Buttery and Savory Acorn Squash 4.5 (4) 2 Reviews 2 Photos A quick, simple side dish that is full of flavor. My daughter and I love this way of preparing squash. Recipe by Suze Knisley Updated on December 6, 2021 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 2 2 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 7 mins Total Time: 17 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 2 small acorn squashes - peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes 6 fresh sage leaves, shredded ½ cup butter, cut in small pieces salt and ground black pepper to taste Directions 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. 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. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 267 Calories 23g Fat 16g Carbs 2g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 267 % Daily Value * Total Fat 23g 30% Saturated Fat 15g 73% Cholesterol 61mg 20% Sodium 207mg 9% Total Carbohydrate 16g 6% Dietary Fiber 2g 8% Total Sugars 3g Protein 2g Vitamin C 17mg 86% Calcium 63mg 5% Iron 1mg 6% Potassium 551mg 12% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved