Instant Pot® Vegan Spaghetti Squash with Pesto

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A quick and easy vegan main dish made in just minutes in your Instant Pot®. This recipe is so versatile that it works for any gluten-free, dairy-free, Whole30® or paleo diet.

Submitted by Fioa
Updated on January 14, 2022
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

Spaghetti squash:

  • 1 (3 pound) spaghetti squash, halved and seeded

  • 1 cup vegetable broth

  • 1 sprig chopped fresh rosemary

  • ½ teaspoon salt

Pesto:

  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves

  • ⅔ cup olive oil

  • ¼ cup pine nuts

  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast

  • 2 cloves garlic

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Combine spaghetti squash, vegetable broth, rosemary, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 7 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

  2. Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove lid. Remove spaghetti squash and cool until easily handled, 5 to 10 minutes. Scrape insides of squash into spaghetti strands with a fork.

  3. Combine basil leaves, olive oil, pine nuts, nutritional yeast, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until smooth. Serve on top of spaghetti squash.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

500 Calories
43g Fat
28g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 500
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 43g 55%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Sodium 758mg 33%
Total Carbohydrate 28g 10%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 7g 14%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 127mg 10%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 570mg 12%

* 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.