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Microwave Butternut Squash Cubes
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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.

4.5
9 min
🍴2 servings
🔥96 cal
🔖Easy
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Sweet and tender butternut squash cubes cooked fast in the microwave.

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Nutrition per serving

96Calories
2gProtein
22gCarbs
2gFat
3gFiber

Ingredients

2servings

main

seasoning

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Instructions

1

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.

2

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.

3

Microwave

Microwave on high for 6 minutes until the squash is fork-tender, stirring once at the 3-minute mark.

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4

Season and Serve

Drain any water and toss immediately with butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until evenly coated. Serve warm.

Substitutions

brown sugarmaple syrup for a richer natural sweetness
cinnamonnutmeg or pumpkin pie spice for a different warm flavor

Common mistakes

Cutting the squash into uneven pieces so smaller cubes overcook while larger ones stay firm
Not stirring halfway through causing uneven cooking in the microwave
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