Microwave Delicata Squash

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Delicata squash can be cooked in the microwave in less than 10 minutes, and there's barely any prep because you don't need to peel it! Add it to a salad or grain bowl, or eat it as a side dish. Vary the dressing to suit whatever you are serving it with.

Submitted by LauraF

Updated on August 6, 2024

Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Additional Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

4

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Ingredients

1 delicata squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
½ cup vegetable broth
1 pinch salt to taste

Dressing:

1 lime, juiced
1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
1 teaspoon white sugar
½ teaspoon sesame oil
¼ teaspoon fish sauce

Directions

Place delicata squash halves, cut-sides down, in a microwave-safe bowl. Pour in vegetable broth, season with salt, and cover with a lid.
Microwave until squash easily pierced with a knife, about 8 minutes. Carefully uncover bowl; drain broth. Flip squash; let cool 5 minutes then cut into smaller pieces.
Whisk lime juice, Sriracha, sugar, sesame oil, and fish sauce together in a small bowl until sugar dissolved; pour over squash.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

23	Calories
1g	Fat
5g	Carbs
0g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 23
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g	1%
Saturated Fat 0g	1%
Sodium 278mg	12%
Total Carbohydrate 5g	2%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 0g	1%
Vitamin C 6mg	7%
Calcium 11mg	1%
Iron 0mg	2%
Potassium 43mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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