Updated on November 20th, 2023
Butternut squash is a versatile winter vegetable, and Kids love it, not just because it has a rich orange flesh but because of its sweet and nutty flavor that leaves you asking for more. We all want to add something healthy to our dinner, and sometimes we just want that sweet and healthy snack.
If sweet and savory is what you are looking for to spice up your dish, butternut squash is your best bet. Butternut squash can be eaten raw, roasted, or baked. It can be cooked in so many ways and added to many savory dishes.
Butternut Squash Nutrition Facts
Reasons Why You Should Consider Adding Butternut Squash to Your Meal
- A rich source of vitamins- C is a rich source of vitamin A, C, E, and B-6 and a good source of niacin, thiamin, and pantothenic acid.
- Health Benefits- Due to the high anti-oxidant content of butternut squash, it helps decrease the risks of obesity, heart diseases, and diabetes.
- Good for your skin and hair- Because of the large amount of vitamin A (Which is needed for producing sebum) and vitamin C (Which helps build and maintain collagen), butternut squash is very good for your skin.
Why Cook Butternut Squash in the Microwave
While eating raw butternut squash is nice, having a tender version is awesome. Cooking butternut squash in a microwave is one of the easiest ways to get an evenly tender texture for your butternut squash.
To make things more exciting, you can choose to add more flavor to your squash after microwaving it, consume it after microwaving it, or adding it as a sweetener to the main dish,
When it comes to microwaving butternut squash, your options are limitless.
Two Easy Ways to Microwave Butternut Squash
Depending on your recipe or plans for your butternut squash, you can either microwave it whole or cut it into equal cubes. Why don’t try both and see which you love the most?
Microwaved whole Butternut squash
- Start by cutting your butternut squash into two halves. (Here’s a trick- gently cut the top of the small part of the butternut squash, place it on a chopping board, and then cut from the bigger part to the smaller part).
- Scoop out the seed using a spoon (You can save these for later because they are rich in fiber and can be toasted later).
- Place it in a large microwavable plate and cover with a plastic wrap.
- Place in a microwave for about 15-25 minutes until it is fork-tender.
- Scoop the soft flesh with a spoon into a place and enjoy. You can also season with pepper and salt.
Microwaved Cubed Butternut squash
- Start by cutting your butternut squash into two halves.
- Scoop the seeds using a spoon
- Chop it into equal cubes
- Place it in a large microwavable plate and cover with a plastic wrap.
- Place in a microwave for about 15-25 minutes until it is fork-tender.
- Season as desired and enjoy.
