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Recipe

Instant Pot Butternut Squash

4.85 from 13 votes
Serves: 1 Squash
Instant Pot butternut squash, halved and mashed in a bowl.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 medium butternut squash
  • 1 cup water

Instructions

  • Cut the butternut squash in half and scoop out the seeds.
    Scooping seeds from halved butternut squash for Instant Pot butternut squash.
  • 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.
    Cut butternut squash pieces in an Instant Pot on a trivet.
  • 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.
    Setting the Instant Pot to manual high pressure for butternut squash.
  • Scoop the flesh out of the skin and serve.
    Scooping Instant Pot butternut squash flesh with a fork.

Nutrition Info:

Calories: 338kcal (17%) Carbohydrates: 88g (29%) Protein: 8g (16%) Fat: 1g (2%) Saturated Fat: 0.2g (1%) Sodium: 42mg (2%) Fiber: 15g (63%) Sugar: 17g (19%)

Nutrition Disclaimer

Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.

Author: Taylor Kiser
Course:Side Dish
Cuisine:American
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