Instant Pot Sweet Acorn Squash Recipe

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Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Additional: 7 mins

Total: 27 mins

Servings: 2

Yield: 1 acorn squash

Instant Pot Sweet Acorn Squash Recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons brown sugar

2 tablespoons maple syrup

1 tablespoon butter

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 medium acorn squash

halved and seeded

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Divide sugar maple syrup butter and cinnamon between both halves of acorn squash.

Step 2

Add 1 cup of water into an electric pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and place trivet inside. Carefully place squash halves on top of trivet. Lock lid and close pressure valve.

Step 3

Select High pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 4

Release pressure using the natural-release method about 7 minutes. Release any remaining pressure according to manufacturer's instructions. Unlock lid carefully remove squash and serve.

Nutritional Information

Instant Pot Sweet Acorn Squash Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:2

Calories: 242.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.8g 4%

Carbohydrates: 49.6g 16%

Dietary Fiber: 3.5g 14%

Sugars: 29.8g

Fat: 6g 9%

Saturated Fat: 3.7g 19%

Cholesterol: 15.3mg 5%

Vitamin A Iu: 970IU 19%

Niacin Equivalents: 2mg 15%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 21%

Vitamin C: 23.7mg 40%

Folate: 37mcg 9%

Calcium: 103.2mg 10%

Iron: 1.9mg 11%

Magnesium: 73.5mg 26%

Potassium: 810.8mg 23%

Sodium: 53mg 2%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 31%

Calories From Fat: 54.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.