Roasted Summer Squash Instantpot Food

INSTANT POT SUMMER SQUASH AND BASIL SOUP

Steps:

• Hit 'saute' on your Instant Pot.
• Add the oil, butter, onion, and garlic and cook for 3-5 minutes until softened.
• Add in the squash and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
• Stir in the water, salt, and pepper and close and lock the lid (make sure the steam release valve is set to 'sealing'.
• Press 'manual' and set the Instant Pot to 8 minutes (high pressure).
• Once the soup has completed cooking, let the pressure naturally release for 10 minutes (meaning, don't frickin' touch it!). It will read: LO10 when 10 minutes has passed.
• Release the remaining pressure by turning the steam release valve to 'venting' and open the lid when the float valve drops.
• Add in the basil and lemon juice and place the lid back on top for just a minute to let the heat infuse the basil.
• Open the lid for the final time and blend the soup either with an immersion or high speed blender until smooth. If you use a high speed blender, you may consider waiting until the soup has cooled significantly, as to avoid burning yourself or damaging your blender.
• Add in more salt, pepper, or lemon juice, as desired.

INSTANT POT ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Place Zucchini in Instant Pot: Add 1 cup (250 ml) of cold water and steamer basket in Instant Pot. Place 1lb (454g) zucchini chunks in the steamer basket. *Pro Tip: Ensure you're using 1 cup (250 ml) of Cold Water because using hot or warm water will directly affect the final results.
• Pressure Cook Zucchini: Close lid, then turn Venting Knob to Sealing position. Pressure Cook at High Pressure for 0 - 1 minute, then immediately Quick Release. Open the lid carefully.
• Season & Serve Zucchini: Season zucchinis with salt & black pepper, then give it a few tosses. Serve the zucchini as a side dish or chilled for a salad. Enjoy~
• Saute Zucchini in Instant Pot: Heat up Instant Pot using "Sauté More" function, and wait until it says "HOT". Drizzle 1 tbsp olive oil in the inner pot, and ensure to coat the oil over the whole bottom of the pot. Add 1lb (454g) zucchini chunks and a pinch of salt in Instant Pot. Give it a quick stir. Leave the zucchini alone for 1.5 minute, then stir again. *Pro Tip: Stir once every minute for 3 - 4 minutes until the zucchini are well browned.
• Add Garlic & Soy Sauce: Add in minced garlic and 1 tsp (5ml) regular soy sauce, then saute for another minute.
• Season & Serve Zucchini: Taste one of the zucchini to make sure it's thoroughly cooked. Adjust the seasoning by adding more salt if necessary (for reference, we added 1 - 2 more pinches of salt). Serve immediately & enjoy these sauteed zucchini.

PRESSURE-COOKER SUMMER SQUASH

Steps:

• Cut squash and zucchini into 1/4-inch-thick slices; place in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Add tomatoes, broth, green onions, salt and pepper. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 1 minute. Quick-release pressure. Remove vegetables with a slotted spoon., To serve, top with croutons, cheese and bacon.

INSTANT POT® BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Heat olive oil and add onion, carrot, and celery; cook until translucent and tender, about 8 minutes. Add squash, thyme, and marjoram; cook until the squash has begun to sweat and absorb the flavors, about 5 minutes more. Pour in broth.
• Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove lid. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Blend with an immersion blender until creamy.

ROASTED SUMMER SQUASH BOATS

Steps:

• Slice squash in half lengthwise. With a sharp spoon, scoop out the soft inside portion of the squash to form a canoe shape. Chop the squash innards roughly and set aside.
• Heat oil in a frying pan. Add onions and garlic, saute for one minute.
• Add squash innards and cook, stirring, about 2-3 minutes until most of the excess water has evaporated.
• Mix in cheese and tomato paste, cook 2-3 more minutes.
• Spoon this filling evenly into each squash boat. Sprinkle seasoning and pepper on top.
• Place boats in a nonstick baking dish, and bake at 170C for 20-25 minutes (depending on the size and thickness of the boats).

ROASTED SUMMER SQUASH (INSTANTPOT) RECIPE

Steps:

• Add all ingredients except water to pressure cooker. Heat on high (or brown with lid off until onions cook down considerably and squash begins to brown). Cover with 1/2 cup water. Lock on cooker's lid. Set to low for 5 minutes. Quick release, remove lid and serve. Enjoy!