Heat the squash in the microwave on high for 1–2 minutes. This will soften the skin. Carefully peel the squash with a vegetable peeler or small knife ... Add the onion, garlic powder, and squash. Cook ...

Place the squash on a microwave-safe dish, and cook small squash for five minutes and larger squash for 10 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork. Cook longer at one-minute intervals ...

Add peeled and cubed squash and cook for about 5 minutes (for a small cubes) or until fork tender ... cubed squash (1-inch pieces are ideal) in a microwave-safe bowl. Season squash as desired.