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Instant Pot Steamed Broccoli

Instant pot steamed broccoli- Learn how to steam broccoli in instant pot perfectly with step by step directions & different cooking timings.
Course Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Prep Time 2 minutes
8 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 56kcal
Author Bhawana

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients

  • 1 broccoli head
  • 1 cup water

Optional

  • 2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tbsp garlic finely chopped
  • salt as per taste
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Clean and wash the broccoli head and cut into medium size florets.
    1 broccoli head
  • Now add a cup of water into the inner pot. Place the steamer basket in the inner pot.
    1 broccoli head, 1 cup water
  • Transfer the cut broccoli florets in the steamer basket. 
  • Close the lid and set the valve in the SEALING position. Press PRESSURE COOKER and set the timer as ‘0’ minute.
  • As the timer beeps, switch off the instant pot and do QUICK RELEASE.
  • Open the lid and check the doneness of broccoli with the fork.
  • Serve straight away or season it with some garlic salt.

Notes

Tips
  1. If you do not have a steamer basket, use the trivet that comes along with the accessory.
  2. This recipe can easily be scaled up, make sure you do not overfill the instant pot and remain under the MAX line.
  3. Use the cooking time in order to get the desired texture.
Instant Pot Steamed Broccoli Cooking Time
 
Check the post for infographics that shares the cooking time along with texture and color.

Nutrition

Calories: 56kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 54mg | Potassium: 496mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 948IU | Vitamin C: 139mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 1mg