HOW TO COOK

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Look for squash that are mostly green and dull in color. Orange coloring does not mean ripe.

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Scoop out the seeds and pulp with a spoon.

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The microwave makes quick work of cooking acorn squash.

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Top with butter, sweeten, season, and heat again.

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MICROWAVE ACORN SQUASH

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ACORN SQUASH

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HOW TO COOK

ACORN SQUASH

IN THE MICROWAVE

Look for squash that are mostly green and dull in color. Orange coloring does not mean ripe.

CHOOSE YOUR ACORN SQUASH

Scoop out the seeds and pulp with a spoon.

CLEAN THE SQUASH

The microwave makes quick work of cooking acorn squash.

STEAM THE SQUASH

Top with butter, sweeten, season, and heat again.

ADD TOPPINGS & HEAT AGAIN

MICROWAVE ACORN SQUASH

ACORN SQUASH

IN THE MICROWAVE

QUICK & EASY