Keyword Air Fryer, Bacon, couscous, Instant Pot, pecan, squash
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 30 minutesminutes
Servings 4people
Author Jennifer
Equipment
Instant Pot 3 Qt. Mini ( can be doubled for a larger 6 Qt. Pot)
Air Fryer
Ingredients
2Delicata Squash Halved, Seeded
3tbspRosemary Infused Olive Oil 1 tbsp for squash, 2 tbsp for couscous
2clovesGarlicMinced
1mediumVidalia OnionDiced
2cupsIsraeli Couscous
4tbspThyme, Freshremoved from stems
2 1/2cupsChicken Stock
5 ozOcean Spray Cran Cherries
5ozApplewood Bacon Pre Cooked, optional
3 ozPecan Pieces, optional
1cupShaved Parmesan Cheese
1LemonZested, Juiced
Instructions
Halve your delicata squash and light season with salt, peper and a drizzle of olive oil. Roast in your Ninja Air Fryer at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Check half way through to make sure they are not over cooking or burning.
Add 2 tbsp olive oil in Instant Pot on the saute setting.
Add in your garlic, onion and Israeli couscous with a pinch of salt. Stirring until onions are softened and couscous is lightly toasted 2-3 minutes.
Stir in 2 1/2 cups of stock, thyme, lemon juice and zest and cranberries.
Seal and set you Instant Pot to cook at manual high pressure, for 8 minutes.
Quick vent and stir in your cream cheese, bacon, and pecan halves immediately.
Place stuffing into the roasted halves of the delicata squash and top with Parmesan cheese.
Bake at 390 degrees for 10 minutes in the Ninja Air Fryer.
Reserve any extra couscous to make a serving bed for the stuffed squash, keep warm in your Instant Pot until the squash are done baking.