Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Recipe for Microwaved Acorn Squash


Yield: 4 servings
Time: under 20 minutes


Ingredients:

  • 1 medium acorn squash (about 12 inch circumference)
  • 1 TBSP olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1/2 TBSP coarse sea salt
  • 1 tsp freshly grated black pepper
  • 2 TBSP toasted pine nuts



Method:

  • Cut squash in half and scoop out seeds and stringy bits.
  • Wrap loosely in parchment paper.
  • Microwave on high for 12-15 minutes until soft.
  • Carefully, remove pulp and discard skin.
  • Mash pulp with oil, nutmeg, salt and pepper.
  • Serve topped with toasted pine nuts.