Buttery and Savory Acorn Squash

Name: Buttery and Savory Acorn Squash
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 17 min
Ingredients: 2 small acorn squashes - peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes; 6 fresh sage leaves, shredded; 0.5 cup butter, cut in small pieces; salt and ground black pepper to taste

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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

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

7 mins

Total Time:

17 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

267	Calories
23g	Fat
16g	Carbs
2g	Protein

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.