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Instant Pot Steamed Broccoli in bowl with butter
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5 from 1 vote

Instant Pot Broccoli

Instant Pot Broccoli is super easy and is ready in minutes. Use a steamer basked to make steaming your broccoli simple!
Cook Time1 minute
Reach and release pressure8 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: broccoli, Instant Pot, Low Carb, Pressure Cooker, Side Dish
Servings: 4
Calories: 31kcal

Equipment

  • Pressure Cooker

Ingredients

  • 4 Cups Broccoli Florets (bite-sized pieces)
  • 3/4 Cup Water
  • Pinch Salt

Optional Garnish

  • 1 tbsp Butter
  • 1 tsp Lemon Juice
  • Pinch Black Pepper

Instructions

  • Prepare your instant Pot with 3/4 cup of water in the inner pot.
  • Place the steamer basket inside the Instant Pot. Place fresh broccoli inside the steamer basket. (see notes for using frozen broccoli)
  • Sprinkle a pinch of salt across the top of the broccoli.
  • Close the Instant Pot lid and close the sealing valve.
  • Turn Instant Pot to steam mode for 1 minute.*
  • When the Instant Pot has finished the cooking cycle, immediately release the pressure.
  • Garnish (optional) and serve immediately.

Notes

-If you're using frozen broccoli, set the steam mode to Zero minutes. This will take longer to reach and quick-release pressure (about 13 minutes).
-If you prefer crunchy broccoli, cook the fresh broccoli for zero minutes and immediately quick-release pressure when it is done.
-Nutrition facts do not include the optional garnish.