Pressure Cooked Spaghetti Squash
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 Spaghetti Squash cut in half length wise
- 1 cup Water
Instructions
- Cut spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds from each half of the spaghetti squash. Add 1 cup of water to your pressure cooker.1 cup Water
- Place a trivet in your pressure cooker and place both halves of squash cut side down on the trivet.1 Spaghetti Squash
- Place lid on the pressure cooker and set to high pressure for 7 minutes. Quick-release when done and serve with your favorite toppings!
The nutrition facts provided on this site are only an estimate and are provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. The accuracy of the nutrition facts for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. It should not be used as a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Angie’s Notes
- Spaghetti squash is a great substitute for regular pasta – it has a very neutral flavor
- Add toppings to your meal – pasta sauce, alfredo or shredded cheese are all tasty ideas!
Why I Love This Recipe
Making pressure cooked spaghetti squash is a fast and easy way to get a vegan meal on the table with little effort. Instead of staying in the kitchen while this cooks, I can do other things – like think of series for my blog.
Another reason to love this recipe is that it’s very versatile. Spaghetti squash has a very neutral taste, meaning it pairs well with many toppings. I love to top my spaghetti squash with a homemade pasta sauce! I have also topped this with alfredo, Italian sausage and cheese – all great options.
Furthermore, using a pressure cooker means I don’t have to add any oil, so I can keep this dish low fat. I do try to watch my fat intake, and I love having multiple low fat and tasty options to choose from! Did I mention how tender the squash is – once I top with sauce, I can’t tell it’s not pasta.
What Are The Benefits Of Pressure Cooked Spaghetti Squash?
Spaghetti squash has many nutritional benefits, including:
- Helps fill you up thanks to the fiber – feel fuller longer
- Contains beta-carotene & vitamin C which are both powerful antioxidants
- Vitamins & Minerals
This link has additional information on spaghetti squash nutrition. Craving more recipes from Angie – click here to see all her recipes.
In case you want more nutritional benefits from food, I’ve added a section to my blog that lists recipes using Your Super products. Your Super offers vegan superfood powders which are easy to add into a variety of foods! If you are interested, their golden mellow mix would be a wonderful addition to this spaghetti squash.
There’s No Wrong Way To Cut Spaghetti Squash
While there isn’t a wrong way to cut spaghetti squash, I do have a preferred way to cut it. Whenever I cut spaghetti squash, I cut it lengthwise – this way I get longer “noodles”. For example, if you cut the spaghetti squash in half width wise, you would have smaller noodles. Alternatively, if you cut the squash into cubes, you may end up with cubes that are a combination of solid and noodle-y.
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