How to Microwave Butternut Squash

Cooking butternut squash in the microwave is a quick and easy way to prepare this versatile vegetable. The microwave helps to soften the squash’s tough outer skin, making it easier to scrape out the pulp for soups or a quick mash.

We recommend a Deep dish for microwaving butternut squash. This dish has tall, sloped sides to accommodate the entire squash. Plus, the silicone-lined lid traps moisture inside of the squash, yielding tender and sweet pulp.

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