Instant Pot Broccoli

Quick and easy instant pot broccoli comes out fork-tender and vibrant green. Making broccoli in the pressure cooker is the best hands-off, no-monitoring method for this nutrient-rich veggie!

Why this recipe works

Instant pot broccoli is a smart choice when choosing which route to cook your florets. Steaming broccoli preserves all the nutrients this veggie packs which means you are losing any beneficial fiber, vitamin C, potassium, Vitamin K, or iron as you would when boiling or roasting.

Broccoli is a great accompaniment to so many different main courses but also makes a sturdy vehicle for yum yum sauce or Alabama white sauce.

Ingredients you will need

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Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions

BROCCOLI – If starting from crowns, chop the broccoli into florets.

WATER – If you like, you can use chicken or vegetable stock instead of water for additional flavor.

How to Make Instant Pot Broccoli

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1. Add broccoli and water to Instant Pot. Close lid and seal vent.
2. Cook on high pressure for 1 minute. Do a quick release.
   
   EXPERT TIP – Keep in mind that while the cook time is only one minute, it takes about 12 minutes for the pressure cooking to come to temperature and begin the cooking process.
   
   
   
3. Remove broccoli from Instant Pot and season to your liking.

Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips

Serving Suggestions

Optionally garnish instant pot broccoli with grated parmesan cheese or a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Season to your liking with salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, or a drizzle of soy sauce or teriyaki sauce. We love dipping steamed broccoli into yum yum sauce, which also pairs really well with a variety of main courses!

More Instant Pot Recipes

• Instant Pot Ribs
• Instant Pot Pulled Pork
• Instant Pot Chicken Thighs
• Instant Pot Mac and Cheese
• Instant Pot Chicken and Rice
• Instant Pot Cauliflower

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Instant Pot Broccoli

Easy, quick, and chock full of healthy vitamins and minerals, this instant pot broccoli comes together in 15 minutes total!

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: 4 servings

15 minutes mins

Calories: 29

Author: Amanda Davis

Ingredients

• ▢ ¾ pound broccoli florets about 2 crowns
• ▢ ½ cup water

Things You’ll Need

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  Instant pot

Before You Begin

• If you like, you can use chicken or vegetable stock instead of water for additional flavor.
• Store leftovers in an air-tight container kept in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Instructions

• Add broccoli and water to Instant Pot. Close lid and seal vent.
• Cook on high pressure for 1 minute. Do a quick release.

  Keep in mind that while the cook time is only one minute, it takes about 12 minutes for the pressure cooking to come to temperature and begin the cooking process.
• Remove broccoli from Instant Pot and season to your liking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 29cal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 30mg | Potassium: 269mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 530IU | Vitamin C: 76mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg

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