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Instant pot with butternut squash inside.
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Instant Pot Butternut Squash Recipe

We are sharing a simple way to cook instant pot butternut squash to be served as a side dish or made into soup.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time7 minutes
Additional Time20 minutes
Total Time32 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 7kcal
Author: Aileen Clark

Equipment

  • SteamMates Wraps Compatible with Instant Pot Accessories 6 qt | Customize Your Instant Pot with Different Designs | Fits InstaPot Duo 6 qt ONLY | Spring Floral Red Duo 6 Qt
  • Instant Pot DUO60 6 Qt 7-in-1 Multi-Use Programmable Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Steamer, Sauté, Yogurt Maker and Warmer
  • The "I Love My Instant Pot" Affordable Meals Recipe Book

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 5-pound butternut squash, quartered

Instructions

  • Place water and trivet inside instant pot.
  • Place quartered squash on top.
  • Close the lid and set the pressure release valve to sealing.
  • Press the manual or pressure cook button and set to 7 minutes.
  • Natural pressure release.
  • Remove the butternut squash from the instant pot.
  • Remove the seeds and take off the peel.
  • Serve or use in another recipe.