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Glass dish with diced butternut squash on a wooden counter with a blue dishtowel in the background

Microwave Butternut Squash Cubes or Slices

Microwaved butternut squash makes a quick and excellent side dish for many main courses! Cubed the butternut squash for quick and easy meal prep!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Course Side Dish

Equipment

  • large, sharp kitchen knife
  • cutting board
  • peeler
  • microwave safe plate, bowl or CorningWare. Cover is optional
  • microwave

Ingredients
  

  • 1 butternut squash

Instructions
 

  • Peel and slice or cube
    Peel the squash and cut it into slices, and then into cubes. You can also microwave the slices, and skip the cubing process.
  • Remove seeds
    When you get to the bulbous part of the squash, scoop out the seeds using a tablespoon.
  • Microwave
    Place the cubes or slices in a microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for about 6-8 minutes.
  • Check for Doneness
    Use a fork to check if the butternut squash is soft. Test a few cubes, and if you have some larger ones, definitely check them too. If the cubes still feel a bit firm, microwave for an additional 1-2 minutes. Careful, the bowl will be hot!
  • Mash or serve as is
    Once cooked, you can serve the butternut squash immediately. Or let it cool a little bit before mashing it.

Notes

Things to note:
Microwaves vary in wattage/power. You will need to play around with the timing on your microwave. Start with less and work your way up until you figure out what works for you.
Course Side Dish