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Quick Cook Winter Squash in Microwave
Quickly cook winter squash in microwave. Cut squash in half, scrape out seeds and fiber, and place cut side down in microwave-safe bowl. Cover with plastic, vent plastic for steam to escape, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, until tender when poked.
Quick Cook Winter Squash in Microwave
See below for detailed instructions on how to microwave winter squash.
- Cut squash in half and remove seeds and stringy fibers. Pierce the skin in several places on each half of the squash.
- Place the squash in a microwave-safe bowl with cut sides facing the sides of the bowl.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, leaving a vent on one edge for the steam to escape. Place in the microwave and cook on high for 10 to 20 minutes. Cooking time will vary depending on size of squash.
- Poke squash with a fork to check for desired tenderness. If not done, place back in the microwave on high again and cook for an additional 3 to 5 minutes. Check again for doneness.
- Finish the squash by preparing a glaze consisting of 1 1/2 tbsp. of butter, 1 1/2 tbsp. of brown sugar and a pinch of salt. Combine ingredients and heat the mixture until the butter and sugar are well combined and it has begun to thicken.
- Place cooked squash on a cookie sheet with cut side up and drizzle glaze on the edges and in the cavity of the squash halves. Broil for 5 to 7 minutes until the glaze has caramelized. Cut into smaller serving sizes and serve while hot.
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