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.

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time10 mins

Total Time20 mins

Course: Side, Snack/Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: healthy, instant pot, steamed

Servings: people

Calories: 165kcal

Author: Jennifer Debth

Equipment

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
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Salted roasted sunflower seeds, dried cranberries, crumbled feta, green onions optional for serving

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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.

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