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Instant Pot Broccoli

January 4, 2022 Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free, Recipes, Side Dish Recipes, Vegetarian

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This Instant Pot broccoli is an easy, healthy side dish with a zero minute cook time. Steam broccoli in the Instant Pot pressure cooker for a quick vegetable at dinnertime.

This Instant Pot broccoli is an easy, healthy vegan side dish with a zero minute cook time. Steam broccoli in the Instant Pot pressure cooker for a quick vegetable at dinnertime.

Instant Pot broccoli in a bowl

Broccoli is a go-to side dish in my house. It’s one of my favorite veggies. While my kids don’t always appreciate it on their plates, they’re usually willing to eat it because they know it’s good for them.

It can be hard to time steamed broccoli just right when you cook it on the stove. If you leave it on for a minute or two longer than necessary, it becomes dark and mushy.

That’s why I like to make pressure cooker broccoli. When I steam broccoli in the Instant Pot, there’s no guesswork about timing. It comes out just how I want it every time.

This zero minute cook time method works perfectly for Instant Pot cauliflower and Instant Pot asparagus, too. It works with other vegetables like green beans as well.

Steamed broccoli in the Instant Pot pressure cooker comes out perfectly every time.

Instant Pot Steamed Broccoli Tips

I like to use a half cup of water to steam a pound of broccoli. It comes out tender, but not mushy.

If you’d like the broccoli to be softened even more so you can mash it, use one cup of water instead. The larger amount of water will cause the pot to take longer to come to pressure. This results in the broccoli being steamed for a bit longer.

You can use a regular steamer basket like you’d use in a pot on the stove.

When I’m in a hurry, I serve this pressure cooker broccoli sprinkled with salt and pepper. If I have a little extra time, I return the steamed broccoli to the empty Instant Pot and set it to Saute. I top it with a little sesame oil and tamari sauce, and saute it for a minute. You could top it with parmesan cheese as well if you’re not avoiding dairy, or try a bit of nutritional yeast on top.

Here are some other topping ideas for steamed broccoli.

This Instant Pot broccoli recipe makes it so easy to steam broccoli in a pressure cooker.

Instant Pot Broccoli

This Instant Pot broccoli is an easy, healthy side dish with a zero minute cook time.
$.25 per serving
5 from 9 votes
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Broccoli
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 19kcal
Author: Annemarie Rossi

Ingredients

  • 1 lb broccoli crown cut into florets
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • steamer basket

Instructions

  • Place ½ cup of water in the Instant Pot. Add the steamer basket and fill with broccoli florets. Cover with the lid and turn the valve to the sealing position. Set to Manual High Pressure for 0 minutes. The broccoli will be steamed during the time the pot comes to pressure.
  • When the pot beeps, turn the valve to the venting position for a quick steam release. Use a pot holder and protect your hand while turning the valve so you don’t get burned by the steam. Remove the broccoli from the pot immediately to keep it from over-cooking.
  • For a simple steamed broccoli side dish, sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve warm at this point.
  • As an alternative, remove the broccoli and steamer basket from the pot, and discard the water. Return the inner pot to the Instant Pot and set the pot to Saute. Place the steamed broccoli in the pot, and add 2 tsp tamari sauce and 1 tsp sesame oil or another seasoning of choice. Stir the broccoli in the heated pot on Saute for a minute or two to let the broccoli absorb the flavors of the sauce. Serve warm.

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 19kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 19mg | Potassium: 179mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 353IU | Vitamin C: 51mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg
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Instant Pot Broccoli Recipe Price Breakdown

This recipe costs $2.02 to make (with broccoli costing $2 per pound), or $.25 per serving. This Instant Pot broccoli is such a quick, easy side dish for a busy night!

Note: This recipe was originally published in 2019, and it was updated in 2022.

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  1. Mimi says

    March 25, 2019 at 2:04 pm

    I love recipes with zero minute cook time! 🙂 Everything about this Instant Pot broccoli sounds perfect to me!

    Reply
  2. Linda says

    March 24, 2019 at 1:41 pm

    5 stars
    Instant pot is one of my favorites, and I’m adding broccoli to my list. Love seeing how fresh and nutritious it is!

    Reply
  3. Anne Lawton says

    March 24, 2019 at 8:48 am

    5 stars
    I love cooking broccoli in an Instant Pot, it comes out perfect every time!

    Reply
  4. Hope says

    March 23, 2019 at 11:40 pm

    5 stars
    Such a quick and easy way to make a healthy side dish! Love it!

    Reply
  5. paleoglutenfreeguy says

    March 20, 2019 at 4:46 pm

    5 stars
    I would never have thought of using my IP for something like this. This is such a great idea if you don’t have any room left on your stove. 😉

    Reply
  6. Raia Todd says

    March 20, 2019 at 12:53 pm

    5 stars
    So easy! I love it. The Instant Pot can do no wrong. Haha.

    Reply
  7. Jean says

    March 19, 2019 at 9:27 pm

    This is the only way I make my broccoli and I love how perfect it is every time! Gotta love the Instant Pot.

    Reply
  8. Kelly says

    March 19, 2019 at 8:00 pm

    5 stars
    I love cooking vegetables in the IP. It’s so easy and hands off.

    Reply
  9. Tessa Simpson says

    March 19, 2019 at 11:54 am

    5 stars
    Big fan of this method! Only took about 5 minutes total, and it was crunchy tender perfection!

    Reply
  10. STACEY CRAWFORD says

    March 19, 2019 at 11:36 am

    5 stars
    Wow, I love that the Instant Pot steams broccoli so perfectly and so fast!

    Reply
  11. Joni Gomes says

    March 19, 2019 at 10:04 am

    5 stars
    Who knew it was that easy to make in my IP! Loved this recipe!

    Reply

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