Instant Pot Broccoli is a tasty way to enjoy those little green trees on your plate. With broccoli being packed with nutrients, enjoying cooked broccoli at meals is a great way to eat healthier.
Cooking broccoli in the Instant Pot is an incredibly fast way to cook it from raw to ready in no time flat. This recipe is so simple and easy that it can quickly become a favorite way to prepare your veggies!
Instant Pot Steamed Broccoli ends up bright green and vibrant on your plates, making it look delicious. You can enjoy it with your eyes before enjoying it with your mouth.
We all know that foods that look good, taste good, but these are good for you too!
Steamed veggies are a fantastic way to enjoy fresh vegetables without a lot of time or effort in the kitchen. This cooking method also helps to keep a lot of the nutrients in the vegetables which is awesome!
If you enjoy this Broccoli recipe, you’ll love my Instant Pot Green Beans too!
Recipe Ingredients
- 1 lb Broccoli
- Salt and Pepper to Taste
Optional
- Lemon Juice
How to Make Broccoli in the Instant Pot
- Wash and Cut your Broccoli into small bite sized florets
- Place them in the Instant Pot / Pressure Cooker Steamer Basket
- Set Instant Pot / Pressure Cooking to "Pressure Cook" for 0 Minutes
- Do a Quick Release of the Pressure
- Salt and Pepper to Taste
- Optional - Drizzle Lemon juice on top for added flavor
Pressure Cooking for Zero (0) minutes. How does that work?
Yes, you really can pressure cook for zero minutes. use your +/- buttons to adjust down to zero. It's the perfect amount of time for delicate veggies that you don't want to be over cooked.
Can I roast Broccoli in the Oven?
Yes! Roasting broccoli in the oven is very simple and easy to do. It gives a nice color and crunch that goes great with the green vegetable. If you want to try roasting them in the oven, I recommend trying my recipe.
Do you need a steamer basket for the Instant Pot?
Instant Pot’s don’t normally come with a steamer basket so they are purchased additionally. For this recipe you will need to use one.
Can you cook Frozen Broccoli in the Instant Pot?
Yes you can cook frozen broccoli in your Instant Pot. Just follow along with the same recipe above.
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- Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash
Instant Pot Broccoli
Ingredients
- 1 lb Broccoli
- Salt and Pepper - To taste
- Lemon Juice - Optional
Instructions
- Wash and Cut Broccoli into small, bite-size florets.
- Place the broccoli in the Instant Pot / Pressure Cooker Steamer Basket at the bottom of the pot.
- Set Instant Pot / Pressure Cooking to "Pressure Cook" for 0 Minutes.
- Quick Release the Pressure.
- Salt and Pepper to taste.
- Optional - Drizzle Lemon juice on top for added flavor.
Notes
- Storage: Cooked broccoli can stay in the refrigerator for 3-5 days if you wrap it in foil or store it in an airtight container. Microwave to reheat.
- Freezing: You can freeze broccoli once it’s been cooked, but it doesn’t always taste great after thawing and reheating. If you need to cook it before freezing it, you should blanch it, then dry and freeze it. To do this, cook the broccoli, then immediately put it in ice water to stop it from cooking. Then, flash-freeze the florets on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Store your frozen broccoli in a Ziploc bag or freezer bag for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Disclaimer
All nutrition values are approximate and calculated by a plugin and are provided as a courtesy. Adding or subtracting ingredients will change the nutritional value.
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