7+ squash recipes that you can make in an Instant Pot

Squash is so versatile and delicious, but its typically long cooking times often make it a weekend treat. An Instant Pot, however, makes squash recipes so easy and fast that you can make them any day of the week. Here are a few to try.

Instant Pot butternut squash
Butternut squash is a favorite among winter squash varieties, beloved for its tender flesh and natural sweetness. Turning a whole butternut squash into something edible, however, can seem daunting. After you slice through the hard, nearly impenetrable skin, the squash still takes seemingly forever to cook. But once again, modern kitchen technology saves the day. A quick stint in the microwave solves the first problem, and an Instant Pot, the second. Get the recipe here.Instant Pot acorn squash
Acorn squash is delicious when roasted, and when you're short on time, the Instant Pot is the way to go. A bit of butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt and pepper are all you need to turn it into a crave-able side dish. Get the recipe here.Instant Pot butternut squash lentil curry
This filling curry is a super nutritious one-pot meal. In addition to protein- and fiber-packed red lentils, it includes sweet, tender butternut squash. Making it in the Instant Pot means you won’t have to toil over it for hours, but you’ll get a piping-hot, deeply satisfying dinner. Get the recipe here.Instant Pot spaghetti squash
Whether you’re on a low-carb diet or just trying to eat more vegetables, spaghetti squash comes to the rescue as a delicious, non-starchy pasta stand-in. Turning a bulbous winter squash into noodles might sound like some serious kitchen magic. The Instant Pot, however, transforms this unassuming gourd into long, noodle-like strands that you can top with sauce or anything else you'd put over ordinary spaghetti. Get the recipe here.Instant Pot spaghetti squash with meat sauce
Low-carbers love this delicious substitute for pasta with Bolognese sauce. It’s everything you love about a spaghetti dinner, but without all the carbohydrates. You still get to enjoy a meaty Bolognese sauce and a dusting of Parmesan cheese over long “noodles” that you can twirl on your fork. Get the recipe here.Instant Pot spaghetti squash Buffalo chicken
This healthy version of Buffalo wings is loaded with all the flavors of ordinary wings, but with few of the carbs, and tons of nutrients. And it's a cinch to make in the Instant Pot. Get the recipe here.Instant Pot garlic Parmesan spaghetti squash
Spaghetti squash has a mild flavor and long strands that make it a brilliant stand-in for your favorite starchy pasta noodles. Flavorful mix-ins are the key to making it delicious. Get the recipe here.