Instant Pot Acorn Squash

11 min

Instant Pot Acorn Squash

Filling, healthy, and easy to make, acorn squash is the perfect ingredient for meal preps or as a side dish! Here’s how to quickly make acorn squash in the Instant Pot!

11 min2 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 acorn squash
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cut the acorn squash in half, from stem to bottom.

  2. 2

    Scoop out the inside of the acorn squash.

  3. 3

    Put a steamer basket or the trivet into the Instant Pot.

  4. 4

    Add in one cup of water to the Instant Pot.

  5. 5

    Drizzle olive oil, salt, and pepper onto the acorn squash before placing them into the Instant Pot.

  6. 6

    Close the lid, set the valve to seal, and set the pot on Manual for 5 minutes. Quick release when done!

  7. 7

    Serve as is when ready or stuff with your choice of stuffing.

  8. 8

    Optional: broil in the oven for 4-5 minutes

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