Instant Pot Butternut Squash
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
1 Squash
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Calories
338 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Instant Pot Butternut Squash
Description
This recipe involves halving and seeding a butternut squash before placing it on a trivet inside the Instant Pot with water below. Cooking under high pressure for 12 to 15 minutes steams the squash until soft, with an option for additional cooking if not tender enough. The squash flesh is then scooped out of the skin and ready to eat.
Steaming in the Instant Pot preserves moisture in the squash, resulting in tender, silky flesh suitable for mashing, pureeing, or eating as is. Using the trivet ensures the squash does not sit directly in the water, allowing for gentle steaming.
The dish is simple and straightforward, highlighting butternut squash on its own without seasonings, offering a blank canvas for further seasoning or incorporation into other dishes.
Ingredients
- 1 butternut squash medium
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Cut the butternut squash in half and scoop out the seeds.
- Place the trivet in the bottom of the Instant Pot and pour the water in. Place the squash, cut-side up into the Instant Pot. If it's too big, cut it into quarters.
- Close the lid of the pot, make sure it's set to 'Sealing', and cook on manual high pressure for 12 to 15 minutes. Then do an instant release and check to see if it's tender. If not, you can cook it for a few more minutes.
- Scoop the flesh out of the skin and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Squash
Amount Per Serving
Calories 338 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 338kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 88g | 29% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 42mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 2640mg | 56% |
| Fiber | 15g | 60% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 79725IU | 1595% |
| Vitamin C | 158mg | 176% |
| Calcium | 367mg | 37% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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