Instant Pot Acorn Squash
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4.7
9 reviews
Excellent
Instant Pot Acorn Squash
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Acorn squash in the Instant Pot is incredibly easy and so delicious! Ready in about 20 minutes. It's great with savory or sweet seasonings, or simply cook the plain squash for use in another recipe, such as soup, mashed, or squash pie!
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Ingredients
- 1 acorn squash
- 1 cup water
Savory toppings:
- generous pinch of sea salt
- generous pinch of dried rosemary
- generous pinch of dried thyme
- black pepper, to taste
Sweet toppings:
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup Sub brown sugar, if desired.
- a few dashes of cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Wash the outside of the squash and pat dry. Carefully slice in half through the stem end, and use a large spoon to clean out the seeds.
- Select either savory or sweet toppings, and sprinkle onto the cut sides of the squash. Place trivet in bottom of Instant Pot. Add 1 cup water.
- Arrange squash halves cut-side up on the trivet. Close and secure the Instant Pot lid, and set to sealing. For a small/medium acorn squash (about 5 inches diameter): cook at high pressure for 5 minutes, then let the pressure naturally release for 5 minutes. Quick release remaining pressure. For a large squash (6 to 6.5 inches diameter): cook at high pressure for 6 to 7 minutes, followed by natural release for 5 minutes. Quick release the remaining pressure.
- Carefully remove the Instant Pot lid, tilting it away (careful of the steam). Let the squash to cool for a few minutes. The cooked squash can be tricky to remove from the Instant Pot. The easiest way I've found is to use two large wooden spoons (or similar utensils) to grab each squash half and carefully lift out onto a plate.
- Serve immediately, or cool completely before placing in a storage container and refrigerating.
Notes
- Storage Tips
- Store cooked acorn squash in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Cooked squash can also be frozen. Just scoop the flesh from the skins and freeze in an airtight container.
- Nutrition information will vary greatly depending on the size of the squash and toppings used.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1half
Calories
125kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
2.5g
(5%)
Fat
0.3g
(0%)
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Vitamin A
3000IU
(60%)
Vitamin C
24mg
(27%)
Calcium
96mg
(10%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 125 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1half | |
| Calories | 125kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 2.5g | 5% |
| Fat | 0.3g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 3000IU | 60% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 96mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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