Microwave Butternut Squash Cubes
These microwave butternut squash cubes are tender and slightly caramelized in just minutes making them a perfect quick side dish. The microwave dramatically cuts down cooking time without sacrificing the rich sweet flavor of butternut squash.
Sweet and tender butternut squash cubes cooked fast in the microwave.
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Ingredients
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Instructions
Cube Squash
Peel the butternut squash and cut it into roughly 1-inch even cubes so they all cook at the same rate in the microwave.
Add Water and Cover
Place squash cubes in a microwave-safe bowl with 2 tablespoons of water and cover tightly with a microwave-safe lid or plastic wrap.
Microwave
Microwave on high for 6 minutes until the squash is fork-tender, stirring once at the 3-minute mark.
Season and Serve
Drain any water and toss immediately with butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until evenly coated. Serve warm.
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