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4th December 2019

Instant Pot Steamed Broccoli {+Video Recipe}

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Instant Pot Broccoli Recipe – Want to make super amazing Steamed broccoli every single time in less than 10 minutes? It’s time to put your Instant Pot Pressure cooker to use.

Serve this bright green color, crisp-tender broccoli as a quick and easy side dish.   { Vegan, GF, Keto Friendly }

Learn how to steam perfectly with this simple step-by-step guide.  Video Tutorial Included!

Instant Pot Broccoli

INSTANT POT BROCCOLI (Steamed)

Tender Steamed Broccoli is one of the quick and easy side dishes to serve along with the main course. It’s not just for special occasions but also for everyday meals. I love mine with a drizzle of olive oil, while my kids love their steamed broccoli with a pat of butter and some salt and pepper.

WATCH A QUICK VIDEO ON HOW TO make INSTANT POT BROCCOLI?

 

Being a Vegetarian, we like to include at least one vegetable or combination of vegetables as a side dish every day. This steamed Broccoli cooks up in a jiffy and they are oh so delicious!

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MEET BROCCOLI

Broccoli is an edible green plant in the cabbage family whose large flowering head and stalk are eaten as a vegetable. The word broccoli comes from the Italian plural of broccolo, which means “the flowering crest of a cabbage”, and is the diminutive form of brocco, meaning “small nail” or “sprout”  ( Information source – Wikipedia )

WHY MAKE STEAMED BROCCOLI?

We really love steamed broccoli as they are just too delicious.

Apart from that, Broccoli is a nutrition powerhouse that supplies tons of nutrients with fewer calories.  It contains a high level of fiber and is rich in Vitamin – A, C, K, loaded with Iron, B Complex, Zinc, and many more.

Did you know 1 cup of Broccoli has 43mg of Calcium?

The fact that “Broccoli is the healthiest vegetable” –  still holds true.

There are many ways how you can give this bland broccoli a makeover from blah to deliciousness.

Make some easy Broccoli Flatbread

Pat of Butter, salt & pepper – my kid loves it this way!!

Olive Oil, salt & pepper – my favorite for a quick side dish.

Olive Oil, Garlic & Lemon

Broccoli steamed with bay leaf

Steamed Broccoli with ginger and sesame seeds

Instant Pot Broccoli and Cheese

KEY POINTERS TO MAKE PERFECT STEAMED BROCCOLI

To make pressure cooker Broccoli, all you need is a head of  BROCCOLI TO START WITH.

I love to use a steamer basket to place on the trivet. But you can always leave it out if you don’t have one.

Instant Pot Broccoli is a healthy side dish, that can accompany most dinner menus every day. They are incredibly easy to make.

If you are new to Instant Pot, there are a few factors to keep in mind. Vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, carrots can cook really quickly that you can end up ruining the texture and taste. Pressure Steaming the vegetables preserves the nutrients and the flavors intact.

The key pointer to remember DO NOT OVERCOOK delicate vegetables.

Steam the broccoli in a way, that they do not loose color or texture.  Depending upon how firm or soft you would like, decide on the cooking time.

Season the cooked broccoli after removing it from the basket. I like to keep it simple, with a drizzle of olive oil, salt & pepper.

CRUNCHY TEXTURE – 0 MIN pressure cook HIGH, quick release – This is our preference at home!

SOFT TEXTURE – 1 MIN PRESSURE COOK HIGH, quick release

STEAMED BROCCOLI IN INSTANT POT PRESSURE COOKER STEP BY STEP

1. Cut the Broccoli into florets. Wash the broccoli florets and set them aside.
2. Add 1 cup water to the Stainless steel inner pot of the Instant Pot.

How to make Instant Pot Steamed Broccoli


3. Place a trivet ( that comes with the Instant Pot ) on top.
4. Place a steamer basket on top of it. A steamer basket makes it easier to remove the steamed vegetables from the IP.

5. If you don’t have a steamer basket like the one below, it is alright. Just place the broccoli florets on the trivet that comes along with Instant Pot.

How to make Steamed Broccoli In Pressure Cooker


6. Place the broccoli florets in the steamer basket.

Instant Pot Broccoli Recipe


7.Secure the lid, turn the venting knob to a sealing position. Cook high pressure for 0 minutes.

pressure cooker steamed broccoli


8.Quick Release the pressure and transfer the broccoli to a serving dish.

How to make Instant Pot Steamed Broccoli recipe


9.Drizzle with olive oil if you fancy. Season with salt & pepper to taste and serve. Enjoy!

Steamed Broccoli Instant Pot Recipe

COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How to steam broccoli without a steamer basket in the instant pot?

Place a cup of water in the inner pot of the Instant Pot. Place the trivet on it. Arrange the cut broccoli florets on top of the trivet. Secure the lid and set the valve to a sealing position. Pressure cook.

How do you steam vegetables in the instant pot? For eg – Instant Pot Broccoli and Cauliflower or Instant Pot Carrots and Broccoli

Place a cup of water in the inner pot of the Instant Pot. Arrange a steamer basket. Place the vegetables of your choice in the steamer basket. Secure the lid and set the valve to a sealing position. Cook HIGH PRESSURE for 0 minutes for tender vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, etc. Quick Pressure Release.

How long does it take to steam vegetables in an instant pot?

It can take anywhere between 0-minute Pressure Cook HIGH to 5 minutes HIGH PRESSURE, depending upon the type of vegetable. Remember to quickl release as the vegetables can get mushy if they cook too long.

How long does it take to steam broccoli instant pot?

Broccoli florets take under 10 minutes to steam in the Instant Pot.  However in a steamer set placed over boiling water place the broccoli, cover, and allow them to steam for 4-6 minutes or until crisp-tender.

How do you cook frozen broccoli in the instant pot?

The method to cook frozen broccoli in the Instant Pot is the same as the fresh broccoli. Place 1 cup of water in the stainless steel inner pot of your Instant Pot. Add your trivet to it followed by a steamer basket. Now place the frozen broccoli florets in your steamer basket. Secure the lid, set the valve to a sealing position.  COOK HIGH PRESSURE FOR 0 MINUTES  & QUICK RELEASE.

HAVE YOU MADE THIS INSTANT POT BROCCOLI RECIPE?

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HOW TO STEAM BROCCOLI IN INSTANT POT RECIPE

Instant Pot Broccoli Recipe

INSTANT POT STEAMED BROCCOLI

5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time: 1 minute
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2 People
Calories: 31kcal
Author: Sandhya Hariharan
Make perfectly Steamed Broccoli in Instant Pot every single time! Get's done in less than 10 minutes.

Equipment

  • Instant Pot 6 Qt
  • Steamer Basket

Ingredients

  • 1 head of broccoli approximately 350g
  • 1 cup water

Seasoning

  • salt & pepper to taste
  • olive oil optional

Instructions

  • Cut the Broccoli into florets. Wash the Broccoli florets and set them aside.
  • Add 1 cup of water to the Stainless steel inner pot of the Instant Pot.
  • Place a trivet ( that comes with the Instant Pot ) on top.
  • If you have a steamer basket, place it on top of trivet.
  • Place the broccoli florets in the steamer basket.
  • Secure the lid, turn the venting knob to sealing position.
  • Press Pressure Cook HIGH FOR 0 MINUTES.
  • Quick Release the pressure and transfer the broccoli to a serving dish.
  • Drizzle with olive oil if you fancy. Season with salt & pepper to taste and serve. Enjoy!

Video

Nutrition

Calories: 31kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2.6g | Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 34mg | Potassium: 289mg | Fiber: 2.4g | Sugar: 1.6g | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: broccoli, instant pot basics, instant pot broccoli, side dish, steamed broccoli
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  1. Sonal says

    6th December 2019 at 11:55 pm

    5 stars
    I love simple tutorials like this. Thanks for including process shots with it.

    Reply
    • Sandhya Hariharan says

      7th December 2019 at 12:14 am

      You are most welcome. Hope this tutorial comes handy to you to make the perfect Instant Pot Broccoli.

      Reply
  2. Emily Liao says

    7th December 2019 at 1:25 am

    The beauty of an instant pot! Thanks for sharing this quick tutorial.

    Reply
  3. Genevieve says

    7th December 2019 at 1:38 am

    5 stars
    This is such an informative tutorial and great for someone new to using an InstantPot!

    Reply
  4. Caroline says

    7th December 2019 at 2:18 am

    5 stars
    Love how easy it is – always helpful to have overview of even easy things for new gadgets.

    Reply
  5. Monique says

    7th December 2019 at 2:33 am

    5 stars
    You know, I really appreciate simple veggie recipes like this. Broccoli is one of my FAV vegetables and I never like to season it with more than salt and little olive oil. I’ll usually roast it, but want to try steaming it now!

    Reply

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