Instant Pot Frozen Vegetables
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
1 min
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Cook Time
1 min
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Total Time
2 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
320 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
Instant Pot Frozen Vegetables
Description
This recipe steams 1 kg of mixed frozen vegetables, such as carrots, cauliflower, and broccoli, in an Instant Pot using a steamer basket. The method involves adding water to the pot, setting the steamer basket and frozen vegetables inside, then cooking on high pressure for zero minutes—the time it takes the pot to reach pressure provides cooking. The quick release minimizes overcooking.
The vegetables remain tender with retained freshness due to the steaming process. Seasoning simply with salt and black pepper after cooking allows the natural flavors to remain prominent.
This steamed vegetable preparation can be served as a simple side dish or used in recipes requiring cooked vegetables. A common variation includes transferring the steamed vegetables to an air fryer to roast them for a crispier texture. Versatile seasoning options mean the vegetables can complement many meals.
The recipe notes emphasize that zero cooking minutes refer to pressure time, not counting the time to reach pressure. Adjust seasoning to preference once cooked.
Ingredients
Kitchen Gadgets:
- Steamer basket
- Instant Pot
Ingredients
- 1 kg mixed frozen vegetables
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Place a cup of water into your instant pot and add your steamer basket.
- Add in your frozen vegetables. For example, we added a vegetable medley of frozen carrots, frozen cauliflower and frozen broccoli.
- Place the lid on the instant pot, set the valve to sealing and cook for 0 minutes on high pressure.
- When it beeps quickly release pressure and season with salt and pepper and serve.
Notes
- Season the steamed vegetables with salt and pepper or any preferred herbs and spices to taste after cooking.
- The zero-minute cook time means the pressure cook duration is essentially the time needed for the Instant Pot to come to pressure before quick release.
- For a crispier texture, transfer steamed vegetables to an air fryer after cooking and roast briefly.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 320 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 320kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 67g | 22% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 235mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 1060mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 20g | 80% |
| Vitamin A | 25390IU | 508% |
| Vitamin C | 52mg | 58% |
| Calcium | 125mg | 13% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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