Instant Pot Broccoli
This Instant Pot Broccoli is a quick and easy way to achieve perfectly steamed broccoli! This healthy vegetable side dish is versatile and great next to any dinner.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 165kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 2 (1 pound) heads broccoli washed, dried, and cut into florets (don’t cut the florets too small or you’ll end up with mushy broccoli)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons finely grated parmesan
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- Salted roasted sunflower seeds, dried cranberries, crumbled feta, green onions optional for serving
Instructions
- Place water into the bottom of your 6 quart Instant Pot.
- Top with broccoli florets.
- Close and lock the lid. Be sure the pressure valve is pointed toward SEALING.
- Cook on HIGH pressure for 0 minutes (yes, 0 minutes, it still takes about 5 minutes for the Instant Pot to come to pressure).
- Flip the valve to quick release the pressure, then drain the broccoli.
- Place drained broccoli into a large bowl and toss with olive oil, lemon juice, parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Taste and re-season and toss with optional sunflower seeds, cranberries, feta, and green onions, then serve and enjoy!
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Notes
Nutrition information does not include optional toppings.
Nutrition
Serving: 1person | Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 736mg | Potassium: 743mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1458IU | Vitamin C: 205mg | Calcium: 166mg | Iron: 2mg
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