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How to Steam Broccoli - Instant Pot

Jyoti Behrani
Instant Pot Broccoli – Quick, healthy, and delicious way to steam broccoli in the Instant Pot (pressure cooker) by preserving nutrients value and its vibrant color!!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 103 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large broccoli head, cut into florets
  • ½ cup water

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prep the Broccoli

  • Wash the broccoli head under cold water. Chop the broccoli head into medium size florets.

Step 2: Add water to the Insert

  • Add ½ cup of water to the Instant Pot insert.

Step 3: Place the Broccoli florets onto the Steamer Basket

  • Place the cut broccoli florets onto the steamer basket.

Step 4: Place the steamer basket into the Insert

  • Carefully lift the steamer basket and place it into the Instant Pot insert. Close the Instant Pot lid with a vent on the sealing position. Pressure cook for “Zero” minutes.
    Note: Yes, “Zero” minutes is all you need to steam the broccoli in Instant Pot.
    See recipe notes for - Quick cooking guide for perfect Broccoli!

Step 5: Quick release

  • When the timer beeps, do a quick release of the pressure.
    Note: This is important, if the pressure is not released quickly, the broccoli will continue to cook under the remaining pressure, resulting in mushy, soggy broccoli.

Step 6: (Optional) Run the Broccoli under cold water

  • To further stop broccoli from cooking, run it under cold water or put it in an ice bath.
  • Enjoy Instant Pot Broccoli with your favorite toppings! Check out the blog post for seasoning ideas.

Notes

Quick cooking Guide for Perfect Broccoli
For one large head of broccoli, cut into florets. Set Instant Pot to Manual | Pressure cook mode (*) “Zero” minute(s). Do a quick pressure release.
    • For tender broccoli – use ½ cup of water, “Zero” minute(s) at “High” pressure, QPR.
    • For crisp, not-so-tender broccoli – use ½ cup of water, “Zero” minute(s) at “Low” pressure, QPR.
    • For firm broccoli – use ½ cup of water, sauté mode (high), and cook for 30-60 seconds or until desired texture.
Please refer to the post for the following
  1. Tips for perfectly steamed Broccoli in Instant Pot
  2. Serving Ideas
  3. Facts about Instant Pot Broccoli
  4. Seasoning Ideas
  5. Common Questions
  6. Some more Broccoli recipes

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
How to Steam Broccoli - Instant Pot
Amount per Serving
Calories
103
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.3
g
2
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
0.1
g
Sodium
 
103
mg
4
%
Potassium
 
961
mg
27
%
Carbohydrates
 
20
g
7
%
Fiber
 
8
g
33
%
Sugar
 
5
g
6
%
Protein
 
9
g
18
%
Vitamin A
 
1894
IU
38
%
Vitamin C
 
271
mg
328
%
Calcium
 
145
mg
15
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Disclaimer

Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

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