Buttery and Savory Acorn Squash

Ingredients

• 2 small acorn squashes - peeled , seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 6 freshs sage leaves , shredded
• 0.5 cups butter , cut in small pieces
• salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Put squash in a microwave-safe bowl; add sage. Dot squash with butter pieces; season with salt and pepper. Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap.

2. 2

   Cook in microwave oven set on High for 5 minutes. Stir squash to coat in melted butter while checking cubes for softness. Replace plastic and continue to cook until completely tender, 2 to 4 minutes.