MICROWAVE ACORN SQUASH RINGS

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I love squash and this is a simple, quick way to prepare it. It's perfect for days when time is in short supply. I like this recipe because there is no additonal sugar. This recipe is from Jean Pare's Company's Coming Microwave Cooking.

Provided by Dreamer in Ontario

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 small acorn squash
4 teaspoons butter or 4 teaspoons margarine, use vegan margarine if desired
salt, to taste
pepper, freshly ground, to taste

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.

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