A perfect way to make a sweetened acorn squash to serve up as a side dish to any meal. This sweet acorn squash cooks up in 25 minutes using an electric pressure cooker.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (Optional)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 medium acorn squash, halved and seeded
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.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 2 | |
Calories 242 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat6g | 8% |
Saturated Fat4g | 19% |
Cholesterol15mg | 5% |
Sodium53mg | 2% |
Total Carbohydrate50g | 18% |
Dietary Fiber4g | 13% |
Total Sugars30g | |
Protein2g | |
Vitamin C24mg | 119% |
Calcium103mg | 8% |
Iron2mg | 11% |
Potassium811mg | 17% |
*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.
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