Microwave Delicata Squash

Delicata squash cooks very quickly in the microwave, and can be seasoned any number of ways after cooking.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 23 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 pinch salt to taste
• 1 delicata squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
• 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon sesame oil
• 0.5 cup vegetable broth
• 0.25 teaspoon fish sauce

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place delicata squash halves, cut-sides down, in a microwave-safe bowl. Pour in vegetable broth, season with salt, and cover with a lid.

Step 2

Cook in the microwave until squash is easily pierced with a knife, about 8 minutes. Uncover carefully and drain broth. Flip squash and let cool for 5 minutes before cutting into smaller pieces.

Step 3

Whisk lime juice, sugar, Sriracha sauce, sesame oil, and fish sauce in a small bowl until sugar is dissolved. Pour dressing over squash.