Instant Pot Broccoli

Instant Pot Broccoli is my go-to cooking method for perfectly steamed broccoli florets. All you need is a head of fresh broccoli, a steamer basket, and your pressure cooker.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Diet Diabetic, Gluten Free, Kosher, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Low Salt, Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time 8

Cook Time 5

Total Time 13

Servings servings

Calories 52kcal

Author Alana Lieberman

Cost $5

Equipment

instant pot

Ingredients

1 bunch fresh broccoli (about 4 cups of florets)
1 cup water
melted butter or olive oil, optional
kosher salt, optional
black pepper, optional

Instructions

Rinse broccoli. Cut into florets.
Add water to the bottom of the instant pot. Place a metal steamer basket at the bottom.
Add broccoli florets to the basket.
Cover instant pot with the lid. Set the valve to the “sealing” position and pressure cook 1 minute on high (for crisp, bright green broccoli) or 2 minutes on high (for more tender, slightly darker broccoli). As soon as the timer beeps, switch the valve to “venting” and manually release the pressure.
Serve broccoli warm with optional melted butter or olive oil, salt, and pepper.

Notes

When enjoying the broccoli on its own, I prefer to cook it for 1 minute for a crisper bite. However, when enjoying the broccoli mixed into things, like on a baked potato, in pasta, or cooked into a quiche, I prefer to cook it for 2 to 3 minutes for a softer texture.
This recipe provides you with perfectly steamed broccoli. However, for added flavor feel free to add your favorite seasonings.

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