How to Cook Instant Pot Butternut Squash

How to Cook Instant Pot Butternut Squash

from foodiecrush.com
10 min

If using butternut squash in other recipes, keep your cooking time to 3 minutes so the squash holds its shape. If you're looking for a creamier bite, cook the squash for 4 minutes. To save even more time, use store-bought, already cubed butternut squash instead of cutting your own. 

Ingredients

  • 1 2 1/2 pound butternut squash, cut into 1-inch cubes ((about 6 cups))
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Directions

  1. 1

    Wash the outside of the squash well and trim the peel from the outside. Scoop out the seeds and cut into 1 inch cubes.  

  2. 2

    Place the cubes into the insert of a 6-quart Instant Pot with 1 cup of water. Set the Instant Pot pressure to HIGH and set time for 3 minutes if you want your squash to hold it's shape, or 4 minutes to make it even softer easier to mash. 

  3. 3

    When time is up, quick release and carefully remove the lid. Transfer the squash to a bowl, season with kosher salt and mash with a fork or a potato masher and season with butter or other flavorings if you like. Or, keep cubed and use in other recipes as suggested above.