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Instant Pot Butternut Squash
A simple and flavorful way to cook butternut squash using an Instant Pot, resulting in tender, delicious squash perfect for sides or purees.
Ingredients
Main
- 1 unit butternut squash (rinsed)
- 1 cup cold water
- to taste Brown sugar
- to taste Kosher salt
- to taste Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, or sage)
- to taste Olive oil or melted butter
Instructions
- Cut the butternut squash into even pieces.
- Pour 1 cup cold water into the Instant Pot, place the trivet, then layer the squash on top.
- Lock the lid, set to sealing, and cook at high pressure for 8-11 minutes, then quick release.
- Carefully open the lid, then mash or serve as desired.
- Garnish with brown sugar, salt, and herbs, then drizzle with olive oil or butter before serving.
Notes
Adjust cooking time based on squash size and desired tenderness.