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Ginger-Orange Squash

By: Vonna Wendt 
"'You can prepare this side dish quickly in your microwave,' says field editor Vonna Wendt of Ephrata, Washington. 'It has a festive holiday flavor.'"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (8)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds butternut squash
  • 2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Directions

  1. Puncture squash several times with a knife or fork; place on a microwave-safe plate. Cook on high for 5 minutes. Cut into quarters; remove seeds and pulp. Return to plate, cut side down, and cover with waxed paper; microwave on high for 7 minutes. Turn over; microwave on high for 6-8 minutes or until soft. Scoop out squash and place in bowl; add remaining ingredients and mix well.

Footnotes

  • Editor's Note: Recipe was tested using a 700-watt microwave oven.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 5, 2008 by Misty and the Bunnies   view full review
Yummy way to prepare butternut squash besides the typical 'brown sugar and butter' method. OJ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2009 by Evilchicken   view full review
Absolutely delicious! Like another reviewer, I baked it in the oven with the occasional stir,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2011 by carolinering   view full review
This was very good. I didn't have OJ concentrate, so I used 3 tablespoons of regular OJ. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2011 by Lelena109   view full review
Really good and really easy. I brought it to a family-dinner and they loved it. I'm not a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2009 by PATTY33   view full review
The flavor is wonderful I well be making this squash again.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2009 by Martin   view full review
I made this for Christmas dinner and everyone loved it - even the ones who are not big on...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2009 by Janessa   view full review
Yummy. It was hard to convince my head that this wasn't going to be sweet when I put it in my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2009 by KIKU333   view full review
I love all veggies but this was a bit odd to me, maybe too much orange concentrate for my...

 

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