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Zucchini steamed in an Instant Pot
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5 from 2 votes

Instant Pot Zucchini

If you'd like to steam zucchini using your Instant Pot or pressure cooker, this is the easiest way to get a side dish ready that isn't mushy!
Prep Time2 minutes
Time to reach steam and release13 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Instant Pot, Side Dish, Vegetable
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy Recipes, Family Friendly, Instant Pot, Side Dish, Steamed Vegetables, Zucchini
Servings: 4
Calories: 26kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Zucchini Cut in quarters and ⅓” slices
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • 1 Cup water

Instructions

  • Put 1 cup of cold water in the pan of the Instant Pot. Place the steamer basket inside the Instant Pot.
  • Toss chopped zucchini with salt and place in the steamer basket.
  • Close the lid and close the sealing valve.
  • Turn the Instant Pot to steam mode for 2 minutes.
  • Allow the Instant Pot to go through the cooking cycle and do a quick release. (The total time to get to steam, cook, and release steam was about 13 minutes)
  • Carefully open the lid and remove the zucchini. It is ready to serve.
  • Optional: garnish with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and freshly cracked pepper. If you like spicy food, you could add some crushed red pepper.

Notes

It takes time for the Instant Pot to reach pressure then release the pressure, this is why it takes about 13 minutes even though the cooking time is set to 2 minutes.