main dish•dinner
Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash Primavera
For Hypothyroidism
233 kcal
13 gfat
32 gcarbs
4 gprotein
Nutrition Notes
For Hypothyroidism *
Suitable for hypothyroidism, rich in vegetables, low in goitrogens which can interfere with thyroid ...
* Gluten is an early-stage product and can make mistakes. Verify its outputs.
Ingredients
- 1 (3 pound) spaghetti squash, halved across the middle and seeds removed
- 1 cup water
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1/2 sweet onion, diced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 carrot, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ground black pepper to taste
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 cup yellow cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 lemon, zested
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Preparation
- 1
Step 1
Place spaghetti squash, cut-sides down, on a steaming rack inside a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Add water. 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
Step 2
Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Transfer squash to a plate and scrape flesh into spaghetti strands with a fork. Empty, rinse, and dry pressure cooker pot. - 3
Step 3
Select Saute function. Add 2 tablespoons oil to the hot pot. Add onion, bell pepper, carrot, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until onion is just tender, about 4 minutes. Add zucchini, tomatoes, garlic, lemon juice, and lemon zest; saute until zucchini is tender-crisp, about 5 minutes. - 4
Step 4
Add cooked spaghetti squash strands, basil, and parsley to the pot. Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and saute until combined, about 2 minutes more. Bon appetit!