
This is the highest heat, most intense function so you MUST use the trivet that came with your Instant Pot or a steamer basket to pressure cook the squash. To cook acorn squash (or any hard root veggie), use the steam function on your Instant Pot electric pressure cooker.Now, use a knife to scoop out the seeds and strings.This should get the knife all the way through. If the knife doesn’t go through the whole acorn squash completely, bang the squash (which now has the knife partially inside it) on the cutting board.Put a tea towel in your hand and push down on the end of the knife furthest from you.

It doesn’t matter if you go lengthwise or not. Carefully place the knife onto the squash to cut in half.It is very important that when cutting a hearty veggie like an acorn squash, you have a VERY sharp knife.I am looking at you butternut squash! Here are some tips to help you: This stuffed acorn squash will have even your “I hate squash” family members asking for seconds!Ĭutting winter squash can be a pain. My Instant Pot Stuffed Acorn Squash recipe has you making the stuffing right in your Instant Pot (hello treasured saute function), and then steaming your squash for a 6-minute high-pressure cycle (take that 45 minute oven time!) for a cooking total time of about 15 minutes.

Most stuffed acorn recipes have you baking the squash, and then preparing the stuffing on the stovetop. Just about all of my favourite things in one easy instant pot recipe. Shaved Brussels sprouts, mushrooms, Italian sausage, and acorn squash… all made in your Instant Pot!įall flavours, edible bowls, and Instant Pot cooking. Instant Pot stuffed acorn squash is all of the savoury flavours of fall in one bite.
