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Holiday Instant Pot Mashed Butternut Squash

Cook up a big bowl of butternut squash in just minutes using your Instant Pot. Mashed butternut squash can be a quick and easy meal when you use your pressure cooker. A great dish for the holidays or anytime throughout the year.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Vegetable Side
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 people
Author: admin

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients

  • 1 medium butternut squash cut in chunks
  • 1 cup water
  • 2/3 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 tsp salt or salt substitute
  • 2 tsp coriander

Instructions

  • Cut a medium to large butternut squash into large pieces. Scoop out all seeds.
  • Lay the steamer rack inside the Instant Pot pressure cooker. Add 1 cup water.
  • Fill the Instant Pot with the squash, being careful not to fill the pot past the maximum capacity line.
  • Put the lid on the pot and adjust the valve to the sealed position.
  • Push the manual button and set the cooking time for 4 minutes. Allow the pot to release naturally for 5 minutes. Then open the pot.
  • Peel the skin off the squash pieces. Add to a mixing bowl and mash the squash with a hand potato masher and/or an immersion blender.
  • Add the milk and seasonings and mix well.
  • Serve hot and enjoy.