Due to its hefty weight and hearty texture, acorn squash can take quite some time to roast. (Follow our complete instructions for cooking acorn squash in the oven.) If you’re in the mood for stuffed squash but have to get dinner on the table in less than an hour, we recommend using your microwave. Your microwave can be more than just a vehicle for reheating leftovers or popping popcorn. In fact, it’s a super-efficient way to quickly cook vegetables. Acorn squash made in the microwave takes about one-fifth of the time it would take in the oven and comes out perfectly tender.
