Buttery and Savory Acorn Squash
Description
This simple side dish consists of nothing more than acorn squash, fresh sage, and butter all cooked in a microwave oven.
Ingredients
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2 small acorn squashes - peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes
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6 fresh sage leaves, shredded
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1/2 cup butter, cut in small pieces
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
1
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.
2
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.