Pressure Cooker Simple Sweet Acorn Squash {Instant Pot}

Name: Pressure Cooker Simple Sweet Acorn Squash
Prep time: 4 min
Cook time: 4 min
Total time: 8 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1 Acorn Squash (cut half and cleaned); 1 Tablespoon Butter; 1 Tablespoon Light Brown Sugar (Maple Syrup, Agave or Honey); 1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon; Pinch Kosher Salt (to taste); Pinch Freshly Ground Black Pepper (to taste)

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Pressure Cooker Simple Sweet Acorn Squash is a versatile & healthy winter vegetable that can be sweetened or stuffed with meat and rice.

Pressure Cooker Simple Sweet Acorn Squash {Instant Pot}

Pressure Cooker Simple Sweet Acorn Squash

Acorn Squash was a staple in my house growing up. It is a less starchy vegetable and better for you than most of the other types of Winter Squash. While I love Butternut Squash, it is more caloric than Acorn Squash, because of the starch and calories wise, is more like a potato. I love potatoes and I love Butternut Squash. But, let’s see if you will love Acorn Squash too!

Acorn Squash, on the other hand, is not a starch squash and fits more into the vegetable category, the real vegetable category. It is a lower calorie starch. That being said, adding some sweetness to the Acorn Squash, makes it really tasty, while getting in good vegetable nutrients.

Cast of Ingredients for Pressure Cooker Simple Acorn Squash

Unless I am having some time of Yam/Sweet Potato Casserole, I don’t want super sweet vegetables. This recipe is super easy and only takes a few minutes in your Pressure Cooker. I have been eating Acorn Squash this way since I can remember.

Vegans, use a little coconut oil!

Cut the Squash and Clean out the Seeds

Please make sure that your Knife has been sharpened as cutting through an Acorn Squash takes a little muscle. Once the squash is cut in half, use a spoon and clean out the seeds and the furry stuff. 🙂

Poke the Acorn Squash in the inside with a Fork

You don’t ‘really’ need to do this, I just like the butter to seep into the flesh. It makes it extra yummy.

Add Butter and Seasonings

I’m all fancy pants sometimes with my seasonings and spices, but for this recipe, I like it really simple. Sure, dust on a little nutmeg, pumpkin pie spice if you like, or keep it simple, like me.

Place the Squash on a Trivet

Always add water to your Pressure Cooker cooking pot! Place the trivet and then add your lovely Acorn Squash. If you need to cook more than one Acorn Squash, you can certainly wait and add the butter and seasonings after the squash is cooked. Just shove in as many as you can fit.

I prefer a firm squash. Some people like it all mushy and if you do, add a little more time than I suggest below.

Pressure Cooker Simple & Sweet Acorn Squash

This Pressure Cooker Simple Sweet Acorn Squash goes really well with my Friday Night Shabbos Brisket, and my London Broil with Chimichurri Sauce. Smoosh the butter and sugar into the flesh and enjoy!

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Pressure Cooker Simple Sweet Acorn Squash

Prep Time

4 mins

Cook Time

4 mins

Total Time

8 mins

Pressure Cooker Simple Sweet Acorn Squash is a versatile & healthy winter vegetable that can be sweetened or stuffed with meat and rice.

Servings: 2 servings

Author: This Old Gal

Ingredients

1 Acorn Squash cut half and cleaned

Seasoning

1 Tablespoon Butter
1 Tablespoon Light Brown Sugar Maple Syrup, Agave or Honey
1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
Pinch Kosher Salt to taste
Pinch Freshly Ground Black Pepper to taste

Instructions

Cut and clean Acorn Squash. Divide all seasonings amongst both halves.
Add one cup of water to Pressure Cooker cooking pot and place Trivet. Carefully place Acorn Squash on top of Trivet.
Lock on Lid and close Pressure Valve.
Cook at High Pressure for 4 minutes.
When Beep sounds, allow a 10 minute Natural Pressure Release.
Dust with Nutmeg, if desired,

Recipe Notes

For softer texture, cook for 5-7 minutes.