How to Cook Instant Pot Butternut Squash
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How to Cook Instant Pot Butternut Squash
Description
How to Cook Instant Pot Butternut Squash provides a straightforward preparation of butternut squash by peeling, deseeding, and dicing the squash into 1-inch cubes. These cubes are placed inside a 6-quart Instant Pot with 1 cup of water and cooked on high pressure for 3 minutes to retain shape or 4 minutes for softer, easier mashing. After pressure releases quickly, the squash is transferred to a bowl, seasoned with kosher salt, and optionally mashed or used cubed as desired.
This pressure-cooker method significantly reduces cooking time compared to stovetop or oven roasting, while producing tender pieces suitable for mashing or as a side ingredient. Adding butter or other flavorings after cooking can enhance richness and taste.
Ingredients
- 1 pound butternut squash about 6 cups, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Wash the outside of the squash well and trim the peel from the outside. Scoop out the seeds and cut into 1 inch cubes.
- Place the cubes into the insert of a 6-quart Instant Pot with 1 cup of water. Set the Instant Pot pressure to HIGH and set time for 3 minutes if you want your squash to hold it's shape, or 4 minutes to make it even softer easier to mash.
- When time is up, quick release and carefully remove the lid. Transfer the squash to a bowl, season with kosher salt and mash with a fork or a potato masher and season with butter or other flavorings if you like. Or, keep cubed and use in other recipes as suggested above.
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