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Last updated on September 26, 2023. Originally posted on October 10, 2018 By Maryea / 3 Comments

How to Cook Butternut Squash in the Instant Pot

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If you want to know how to cook butternut squash FAST, grab your Instant Pot and let’s go!

How to cook butternut squash in the Instant Pot

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I love, love, love butternut squash, but MAN can it be a pain to cook or what?! Peeling a butternut squash might be one of my least favorite things to do. Then scooping out the seeds and fibers and chopping it up….I mean, some days I just CAN’T.

Sometimes I skip the chopping when I roast it in the oven, but I still cut it in half, and then it takes for-ev-er to cook.

I learned how to cook butternut squash in the slow cooker a few years back, which is really helpful for cooking it ahead of time. But sometimes I forget. And I need the butternut squash quickly. Now what?how to cook butternut squash in the instant pot small to medium sized squash

It’s the Instant Pot to the rescue! The more I use my Instant Pot, the more I love it. It really can be a big time saver.

You don’t even have to peel or cut your butternut squash to cook it in the Instant Pot. Ummmm…I may never cook my butternut squash any other way again! Let me show you how easy it is to do this!

How to Cook Butternut Squash in the Instant Pot

You’ll want a small to medium butternut squash that can fit in your Instant Pot. When I was taking photos for this post, my butternut squash ended up being a little too big, so I just cut the top and bottom off so it would fit.

Use your trivet and pour 1 cup of water into the Instant Pot. Place the whole butternut squash in the Instant Pot.

How to cook butternut squash in the Instant pot whole squash no peeling

Cook the butternut squash on high pressure for 25 minutes. Use the quick release function and carefully remove the squash.

Then something magical happens. There’s no need to peel your butternut squash as the skin basically pulls right off. Yes, the butternut squash looks a little strange, but it could not be easier to remove that skin!

How to cook butternut squash in the Instant Pot

Now you just need to cut it in half. Yes, my arm looks awkward here because it’s not easy to handle a knife and a camera at the same time. 😉

Once you cut the butternut squash in half, just scoop out those seeds.

How to cook butternut squash in the instant pot cooked

Now you have a cooked butternut squash that you can do a number of things with! You can cut it into cubes and drizzle with olive oil for a simple side dish. Or you can turn it into a decadent and crowd-pleasing butternut squash purée.

how to make butternut squash in the instant pot and make butternut squash purée

When you learn how to make butternut squash in the Instant Pot, you can use it for a number of different recipes that need cooked squash. Here are some of my favorite recipes that need cooked butternut squash:

Autumn Squash Soup

Autumn Squash Soup recipe

You’ll save time by cooking your squash first for this soup!

Barley Risotto with Butternut Squash

Barley Risotto Butternut Squash

Just add the cooked butternut squash at the end of the cooking time instead of the raw squash at the beginning.

Butternut Squash Lasagna

Butternut Squash and Kale Lasagna Recipe. This is the perfect fall lasagna recipe! It would make a great main-course for a vegetarian Thanksgiving, also! Love, love, love this dish!

This will shaved some serious time off of this recipe!

Butternut Squash Rice Bowl

Here’s the printable recipe for how to cook butternut squash in the Instant Pot! Make sure to also check out my collection of healthy Instant Pot recipes!

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How to cook butternut squash in the Instant Pot

How to Cook Butternut Squash in the Instant Pot


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  • Author: Maryea Flaherty | Happy Healthy Mama
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 1 cooked squash 1x
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If you want to know how to cook butternut squash the quickest and easiest way…you need to know how to do it in your Instant Pot!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 small to medium butternut squash
  • 1 cup water

Instructions

  1. Place a trivet in the Instant Pot and pour 1 cup of water into the pot.
  2. Place your whole butternut squash on the trivet. If it doesn’t fit, cut off just the top and bottom.
  3. Cook on high pressure for 25 minutes and then use the quick release function.
  4. Carefully remove the squash from the Instant Pot. Cut off the top and bottom and you should be able to pull the skin away. Cut the squash in half and use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and fibers. You can now use the cooked butternut squash for a different recipe or purée it.
  • Prep Time: 2 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes (plus time to come to pressure)

Nutrition

  • Calories: 293
  • Sugar: 14 grams
  • Fat: 0.7 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 76 grams
  • Fiber: 13 grams
  • Protein: 6.5 grams

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  1. Julie Rogers says

    September 23, 2023 at 11:56 am

    I did NOT use the trivet. Cooked in water for 25 minutes and it came out perfectly! The squash was small. Perfect, thanks!

    Reply
    • Maryea says

      September 26, 2023 at 9:44 am

      You’re welcome!

      Reply
  2. Ingrid says

    October 18, 2019 at 1:42 pm

    I did it for 25 min. it wasn’t done. Should I have tested inside with a thermometer before cutting open and then pressure cook it 10-15 more?

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