Instant pot stuffed spaghetti squash

Instant pot stuffed spaghetti squash

By Jacob Sze
30’ Prep time
25’ Cook time
55’ Total time
216 Calories
4 Serving

Summary

Make this instant pot stuffed spaghetti squash next time you’re looking for a vegetarian meal prep idea that you can enjoy all week long! it’s ready in 30-minutes!
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Step by Step

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Step 1

First, prepare the spaghetti squash by cutting off the stem end of the squash with a sharp knife. Set the spaghetti squash flat on a cutting board and carefully cut the squash in half (hot dog style).
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Step 2

Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and then discard the seeds. Lightly season squash halves with salt and pepper. Set aside.
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Step 3

Next, turn the on Instant Pot's saute feature and add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the bottom of the pot.
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Step 4

When the olive oil is fragrant, add onion to the pot and saute for 1 minute. Then, add garlic, chopped mushrooms, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
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Step 5

Next, pour broth into the bottom of the pot and set the trivet on top of all of the vegetables.
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Step 6

Place spaghetti squash halves on top of the trivet and cover the Instant Pot.
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Step 7

Turn the pressure valve to seal and set the Instant Pot to manual >> high pressure for 6 minutes.
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Step 8

It will take a few minutes for the Instant Pot to build pressure, but eventually it will count down from 6 minutes. When the timer goes off, quick release the Instant Pot.
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Step 9

Then, carefully remove the squash and trivet from the Instant Pot and set aside.
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Step 10

Turn the saute feature back on and add chopped kale, sun-dried tomatoes, and tomato paste to the pot. Saute everything together for 2-3 minutes or until the kale becomes softer and bright green.
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Step 11

While the veggies are sauteeing, carefully scoop out the innards of the spaghetti squash. We like to use a fork to fluff the "squash noodles" and then scoop everything out. If you are serving this dish immediately, make sure to keep the squash skin intact so that you can serve it inside the squash half.
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Step 12

Spoon the squash innards into the Instant Pot and saute everything together.
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Step 13

Last, add parmesan cheese and mix again.
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Step 14

Serve with toasted pine nuts and enjoy!

Ingredient

  • Tomato paste
    Tomato paste
    14.79 ml
  • Olive oil
    Olive oil
    14.79 ml
  • Vegetable broth
    Vegetable broth
    118.29 ml
  • Salt
    Salt
    1.23 ml
  • Medium white onion
    Medium white onion
    0.5
  • Spaghetti squash
    Spaghetti squash
    0.45 kg
  • Chopped kale
    Chopped kale
    946.35 ml
  • Crimini mushrooms
    Crimini mushrooms
    226.8 g
  • Ground pepper
    Ground pepper
    1.23 ml
  • Julienned sun-dried tomatoes
    Julienned sun-dried tomatoes
    118.29 ml
  • Garlic
    Garlic
    3 pcs
  • Optional: 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
    Optional: 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
    1
  • Shaved parmesan
    Shaved parmesan
    59.15 ml

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