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Pressure Cooker Simple Sweet Acorn Squash
Pressure Cooker Simple Sweet Acorn Squash is a versatile & healthy winter vegetable that can be sweetened or stuffed with meat and rice.
Prep Time
4
minutes
mins
Cook Time
4
minutes
mins
Total Time
8
minutes
mins
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
All types, American
Servings:
2
servings
Calories:
160
kcal
Author:
Jill Selkowitz
Equipment
Instant Pot Electric Pressure Cooker
J.A. Henckels Classic 8 inch Chef's Knife
Stainless Steel Trivet Set
Dry Measuring Cups
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.
Mix together seasonings and then divide 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, wait 10 minutes and then release the rest of the pressure
Dust with Nutmeg, if desired,
Notes
For softer texture, cook for 5-7 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories:
160
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
29
g
|
Protein:
2
g
|
Fat:
6
g
|
Saturated Fat:
4
g
|
Cholesterol:
15
mg
|
Sodium:
58
mg
|
Potassium:
748
mg
|
Fiber:
3
g
|
Sugar:
6
g
|
Vitamin A:
966
IU
|
Vitamin C:
24
mg
|
Calcium:
71
mg
|
Iron:
2
mg