Instant Pot Squash Porridge

Squash offers a variety of health benefits that make it a nutritious addition to your diet. It has antioxidant power that combats free radicals, helping prevent cellular damage. It is rich in minerals, such as calcium supporting healthy bones and plays a crucial role in over 300 bodily processes, supporting heart function. Squash is very low in carbs, high in fiber, and packed with vitamins and minerals like potassium. Therefore, I would like to share my favorite recipe for this wonderful fruit: squash porridge.

Remember to enjoy a variety of squash types, from zucchini to butternut, to reap these health rewards.

 

Ingredients:

 

• 12 oz. peeled and seeded Kabocha squash
• 1/4 cup sweet rice
• 4 cups vegetable broth or water
• Salt, pepper, mushroom seasoning, sugar (to taste)

 

Optional Add-ins:

 

• Can of tuna
• Shrimp
• Ground meat (if you are not vegan)

 

Directions:

 

1.   Wash sweet rice under running water until the water runs clear.

2.   Cut the squash into bite-sized pieces.

3.   Place the squash, sweet rice, and the rest of the ingredients in an instant pot.

4.   Use the porridge function and let it cook until done.

5.   Adjust the seasoning to your liking. Add salt, pepper, mushroom seasoning, and sugar as needed.

6.   If desired, add a can of tuna, shrimp, or ground meat

    for extra protein if you are not vegan.

7. if you like the creamy porridge, use the blender to blend until smooth. 

Enjoy this nutritious and comforting squash porridge!