Honey Acorn Squash
Sweet and tender honey-glazed acorn squash offers a comforting, flavorful side dish perfect for autumn dinners or holiday feasts. The natural sweetness of the squash pairs beautifully with honey, butter, and lemon zest, making it appealing to both vegetable lovers and those seeking a cozy, nutritious addition to their meal.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Pierce the skin of each squash several times with a fork.
- Place the squash on a microwave tray and cook on High for 4 to 5 minutes.
- Turn the squash over after 2 minutes of cooking.
- Let the squash stand for 3 minutes, then cut each in half.
- Scoop out and discard the seeds.
- Arrange the squash halves cut side up in a dish.
- Top each with honey, butter, and grated lemon peel.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and microwave for an additional 4 to 5 minutes, or until the squash is tender.
- Let stand, covered, for 2 minutes before serving.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).