Sides
Maple Glazed Acorn Squash
Maple Glazed Acorn Squash
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Since acorn squash takes about an hour to prepare in a conventional oven, microwave cooked squash is quite a timesaver, and almost turns it into “fast food.”
Calories 234 (8% from fat) ▪ carb. 56g ▪ pro. 4g ▪ fat 2g ▪ sat. fat 1g ▪ chol. 5mg ▪ sod. 69mg ▪ calc. 164mg ▪ fiber 10g
Ingredients
- 1 acorn squash (about 1 ¼ to 1 ½ pounds), washed
- ¼ cup water
- 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon low sodium soy sauce
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- freshly ground pepper, to taste
Preparation
- Cut squash in half and remove seeds and fibers.
- Place cut side down in a microwaveable casserole, soufflé or other dish that will hold the squash in a single layer.
- Add water and cover dish tightly with a lid, plate or microwave safe plastic wrap.
- Place in the Cuisinart Compact Microwave and microwave on High (PL-10) for about 8 to 12 minutes, until the squash is tender when tested with a sharp knife. Let stand for 3 minutes.
- While squash is cooking, combine maple syrup, soy, cinnamon, and freshly ground pepper to taste.
- When squash is tender, turn over. Place ½ teaspoon butter in the cavity of each squash half.
- Divide maple syrup mixture evenly among the squash halves. Use a pastry brush to brush over the squash.
- Return to the microwave and microwave for 1 minute on Medium-High (PL-7). Serve hot.
Tip: Prepare acorn squash, but do not glaze. Prepare Israeli Couscous Pilaf with Cranberries, Golden Raisins & Pine Nuts and use as stuffing for squash. Both can be prepared ahead and reheated in your microwave or a conventional oven.
