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5 from 12 votes

Instant Pot Broccoli

Instant Pot broccoli is so easy and quick to make, with a pressure cook time of zero minutes! No more mushy and overcooked stovetop broccoli. Enjoy as a side dish or toss into your favorite pasta, rice, and meat dishes.
Prep Time1 minute
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time11 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Low Calorie, Low Fat, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: instant pot broccoli, instant pot steamed broccoli, pressure cooker broccoli
Servings: 8
Calories: 19kcal
Author: Kristina Tipps

Ingredients

  • 1 lb fresh broccoli *see notes for bagged or frozen broccoli
  • 1 - 1½ cups cold water

Instructions

  • Pour the recommended amount of cold water for your Instant Pot size into the inner pot. This is 1 ½ cups for an 8 quart pot. Put a steamer basket or trivet inside the pot.
  • Wash the broccoli, cut it into florets, and put into the steamer basket or trivet. Close and seal the Instant Pot lid. Set to pressure cook on high for 0 minutes for tender-crisp broccoli or 1 minute for soft broccoli.
  • Complete a quick release of the pressure when done. Carefully remove the steamed broccoli using tongs or transfer the basket or trivet to the counter using oven mitts.
  • Let cool for a few minutes and serve warm as a side dish or toss into pasta, rice, or meat dishes.

Notes

This recipe will work in a 6, 8 or 10 quart Instant Pot. You'll likely need to reduce the amount of broccoli for a 3 quart pot. 
Using frozen broccoli: the recipe remains the same if using frozen broccoli.
Using bagged broccoli: for pre-cut bags of broccoli, cook for 2 minutes for tender-crisp broccoli and 3 minutes for softer broccoli.
Storing: keep cooked broccoli stored in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 6 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 3oz | Calories: 19kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 20mg | Potassium: 179mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 353IU | Vitamin C: 51mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg