Best Microwave Squash Recipes

MICROWAVE ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Prick all over the insides of the squash halves with a fork, brush with butter, and sprinkle with brown sugar. Place squash halves, cut sides-up, into a large, microwave-safe dish.
• Microwave on high power until flesh pierces easily with a fork, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

MICROWAVE ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash cut side down in a microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 10-12 minutes or until tender.
• Turn squash cut side up. Fill centers with brown sugar, butter and honey; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Cover and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes or until heathed through.

MICROWAVE SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Carefully cut stem end off the spaghetti squash. Poke a few small slits in the squash in a dotted line where you plan to slice the squash. Carefully cut between the slits until the squash is cut in half. Scoop out seeds and pulp.
• Place squash in a 9x13-inch microwave-safe dish, cut-side down. Pour water into the dish so it is at least 1/2 inch deep.
• Microwave on high power until skin is soft and can be pierced with a fork, 12 to 15 minutes. If dish is too big to rotate, turn off the turntable and rotate dish halfway through.

MICROWAVE ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Place squash on a microwave-safe plate, microwave on high for 3-4 minutes. Cut in half; remove seeds and strings. Cut a thin slice from bottom of squash with a sharp knife to allow it to sit flat. Place squash, cut side down on in a microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave for 4-1/2 minutes. , Meanwhile, combine the crackers, butter, brown sugar and nutmeg. Turn squash over; fill with cracker mixture. Microwave for 1-2 minutes or until squash is tender.

MICROWAVE SQUASH

Steps:

• To cook squash in the microwave, cut squash in 1/2, scoop out the seeds as if you were cleaning cantaloupe only it will be a little harder. Lay cut side down on a piece of microwave safe plastic wrap placed directly on microwave bottom or plate. Cook on high in 5 minute intervals until completely softened and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes for 1/2 an acorn squash. Cook times will vary depending upon the size and variety of your squash.

ACORN SQUASH MICROWAVE BAKED

Steps:

• Cut Acorn Squash in half. Remove and discards seeds , rinse well in cool water.
• Place Squash in a micorwave bowl. Put 1 Tablespoon butter and one tablespoon sugar in each half. Place in microwave on high for 10 minutes.
• To check for doneness pierce squash (do not break through skin) with fork. Slips in easily is ready to eat -- be careful is extremely hot and delicious -- .

MICROWAVE SPAGHETTI SQUASH & MEATBALLS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Slice the spaghetti squash in half. If you're having difficult, poke some holes with a knife, then microwave for 5 minutes.
• Scoop out the seeds and innards with a spoon, then rub oil, salt, and pepper all over the surface.
• Microwave for about 10-15 minutes until the squash is tender and pulls away from the skin easily.
• Using a fork, shred the squash into noodle-like strands.
• Microwave the meatballs with the pasta sauce, covered, for about 2 minutes or until the meatballs are fully heated through.
• Spoon the meatballs and sauce on top of each spaghetti squash half, garnish with the Parmesan and parsley.
• Enjoy!

APPLE CREAM CHEESE STUFFED ACORN SQUASH (MICROWAVE)

Steps:

• Cut acorn squash in half lengthwise and spoon out the seeds.
• Place halves, cut side down, in a microwave-safe dish with a couple tablespoons of water.
• Cook (covered) in microwave on high for 5 minutes or until just tender.
• Meanwhile, slice up your apples and mix with the sugar, cinnamon, cream cheese, and the optional raisins/nuts.
• When squash is done, turn them over and fill the holes with your apple mixture.
• Put it back in the microwave (covered) for another 5 minutes.
• Let squash rest for a few minutes to cool off before devouring.

MICROWAVE SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Pierce squash with a fork. Place on paper towel in microwave; cook on high for 3-1/2 minutes per pound or until squash is soft. Let stand 5-10 minutes. Cut in half; remove seeds and scoop out pulp. Set aside. In a 2-qt. casserole, toss red pepper, onion, garlic and olive oil. Cover and microwave on high for 1-1/4 minutes or until slightly soft. Add tomato, zucchini, mushrooms, vinegar, tarragon, salt and pepper. Cover and microwave on high for 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Toss with squash and serve immediately.

MICROWAVE SQUASH

Steps:

• Place squash cut side-up on a microwave-safe serving dish. Spread butter into the hollows of the squash. Fill halfway with maple syrup. Microwave until fork-tender, 10 to 15 minutes.

MICROWAVE ACORN SQUASH RINGS

Steps:

• Microwave squash on high (100%) for 2 minutes.
• Pierce squash several times and microwave on high (100%) for 15 to 18 minutes, turning 1/4 turn every 4 minutes, until soft and fork tender.
• Slice into 1 inch thick rings and remove fibers and seeds.
• Arrange in a circle on a large plate.
• Microwave butter in a small container on high (100%) for 20 seconds until melted and brush over tops of squash rings.
• Cover with waxed paper and microwave an additional 2 to 4 minutes on high (100%) until very hot.

CRANBERRY-PECAN MICROWAVE ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Pierce each squash in several places to allow steam to escape, then place 2 inches apart in the microwave. Microwave on high for 6 minutes. Remove to a cutting board.
• Cut each squash in half crosswise; remove and discard seeds. Arrange halves with cut-sides down on a microwave-safe plate.
• Cover tightly with plastic wrap and microwave until tender, 7 to 9 minutes. Remove stems and cut a thin slice from the pointed ends to prevent tipping. Flip so cut-sides are facing up.
• Mix graham cracker crumbs, pecans, butter, brown sugar, and nutmeg in a bowl. Spoon 1/4 of the mixture into each squash half.
• Microwave, uncovered, until filling is heated through, 2 to 5 minutes.
• Serve topped with cranberry sauce.

MICROWAVE BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Steps:

• Place butternut squash and onions in a microwave-safe dish. Dot with butter; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Microwave at 50% power until tender, about 20 minutes.

APPLE-STUFFED ACORN SQUASH MICROWAVE-STYLE!

Steps:

• Cut acorn squash in half, lengthwise. Remove and discard seeds and fiber.
• In a shallow microwave-safe dish, place squash cut-side down. Put 1 tbsp of water in bottom of dish. Microwave covered on high power 7 minutes until almost tender.
• In the meanwhile, combine apple, celery, cranberries, brown sugar, spice and butter in a mixing bowl.
• When squash is done, turn them over. Fill centers with apple mixture. Microwave covered on high power 5 minutes longer until squash and apple filling are tender. Let stand 3 minutes in microwave after done cooking.

MICROWAVE RISOTTO WITH WINTER SQUASH, MAPLE SYRUP AND SAGE

Steps:

• In 2-quart microwavable casserole, place butter, onion, garlic, salt and pepper. Cover tightly; microwave on High about 3 minutes or until onion is soft. Add rice; stir to coat with butter. Cover; set aside.
• In 4-cup microwavable measuring cup, place broth and water. Microwave uncovered 5 minutes or until hot. Pour into rice mixture; stir. Cover tightly; microwave on High 5 minutes or until mixture is boiling.
• Stir mixture; stir in squash. Cover tightly; microwave on Medium (50%) 12 minutes. Stir; continue to cook on Medium (50%) 5 to 7 minutes longer or until rice is just tender and most of liquid is absorbed.
• Stir in maple syrup. Top with cheese and sage. Serve immediately.

HOW TO COOK SPAGHETTI SQUASH TWO DIFFERENT WAYS - IN THE MICROWAVE OR IN THE OVEN

Steps:

• With a very sharp knife, lop off the top or bottom of the squash so that it will stand flat and secure on your cutting board. Slice the squash in half lengthwise.
• Use a spoon to scrape out the seeds.

MICROWAVE DELICATA SQUASH

Steps:

• Place delicata squash halves in a microwave-safe bowl, cut sides down. Pour in vegetable broth, season with salt, and cover with a lid.
• Cook in the microwave until easily pierced with a knife, about 8 minutes. Uncover carefully and drain broth. Flip squash and let cool for 5 minutes before cutting into smaller pieces.
• Whisk lime juice, sugar, Sriracha sauce, sesame oil, and fish sauce in a small bowl until sugar is dissolved. Pour dressing over squash.

SIMPLE SPAGHETTI SQUASH (MICROWAVE)

Steps:

• Cut squash in half lengthwise; remove seeds and hair-like fibers.
• Divide butter between the halves and season very generously.
• Wrap loosely in plastic wrap that has been pierced and place in microwave.
• Microwave for 25 minutes.
• Remove from oven, scoop out squash and place in bowl.
• Add more butter, if you like, and serve.

MICROWAVE - SPAGHETTI SQUASH, SMALL HUBBARD SQUASH

Steps:

• Wash the squash.
• Poke holes in the top and sides with a tined fork. About 6 times.
• Set microwave on 70% power. Cook 15 minutes.
• Moisture and steam will seep from the vent holes.
• The skin should start to be soft and pliable.
• Note of Caution: I was just notified that a squash exploded when it was cooked on high power. Since this recipe was written and I have no way of knowing the wattage of each microwave, DO NOT COOK ON HIGH POWER. continue to cook at 5 minute intervals at 70% power. The skin should be very soft and pliable.
• The whole squash should be soft and pliable.
• If not, cook a few minutes more.
• Take out of microwave, let set for a few minutes. THIS STEP IS VERY IMPORTANT.
• On cutting board, cut in half. Clean out the seeds.Clean out all of the flesh. Add the salt and butter. All of the flesh is considered to be spaghetti strands in Spaghetti squash.
• Ready for both types of squash to be baked, mashed or served. Ready to add more butter, sauces, sour cream, pasta sauces or garlic and onion, or brown sugar for hubbard squash. The kids love to scrape the squash and pop a few strands in their mouths in the process.

MICROWAVE BUTTERNUT SQUASH RISOTTO

Steps:

• Tip the rice into a large bowl, then add 500ml of the hot vegetable stock. Cover with cling film and microwave on High for 5 mins. Meanwhile, peel and cut the squash into medium chunks (see tip, below). Stir the rice, then add the squash and the rest of the stock. Re-cover with cling film, then microwave for another 15 mins, stirring halfway, until almost all the stock is absorbed and the rice and squash are tender.
• Leave the risotto to sit for 2 mins, then stir in the parmesan and sage. Serve topped with more grated cheese.