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Amazing Steamed Broccoli - Instant Pot Pressure Cooker

Easy, fresh & tasty Steamed Broccoli made in the Instant Pot (Pressure Cooker). Enjoy this low carb healthy vegetable steamed in less than 15 minutes. Try this foolproof method to get the perfect texture for broccoli every time. 

Prep Time
1 min
Cook Time
1 min
Total Time
9 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 103 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 broccoli head
  • 1 cup water
  • salt to taste (optional)
  • black pepper to taste (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Wash the broccoli and cut it into equal large size florets.
  2. Add water to the instant pot insert. Place the steamer basket in the instant pot insert. Spread the broccoli florets on the steamer basket.
  3. Start the instant pot and set it on manual or pressure cook mode for 0 minutes on high pressure with vent in sealing position. (Update: Many readers enjoy crunchier broccoli, for which 0 minutes at low pressure works great)
  4. When the instant pot beeps, quick release the pressure manually. Remove the steamer basket carefully as it is hot.
  5. You can place this basket under cold water for a minute to stop the cooking (optional) or just eat the broccoli right away.
  6. Season with salt, pepper and enjoy.

Notes

  • Broccoli: You can also cook an entire head of broccoli or frozen broccoli the same way in the instant pot.
  • Quick Release: It is important to quick release the pressure and take the broccoli out of the instant pot, so it does not overcook. 
  • Double the quantity: Even if you double or triple the quantity of broccoli, the cooking time will remain the same. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 103kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 1g (2%) Sodium 106mg (4%) Potassium 960mg (27%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 1895IU (38%) Vitamin C 271.2mg (301%) Calcium 143mg (14%) Iron 2.2mg (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 103

% Daily Value*

Calories 103kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 1g 2%
Sodium 106mg 4%
Potassium 960mg 20%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 1895IU 38%
Vitamin C 271.2mg 301%
Calcium 143mg 14%
Iron 2.2mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.