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Instant Pot Broccoli Recipe

This Instant Pot broccoli recipe is our favorite way to cook broccoli. Each floret is juicy and filled with flavors, anything but bland.
  • cook TIME 10 mins
  • total TIME 10 mins
Course: Side DishCuisine: Global
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 107 kcal
Author: Tuyet Pham, Luna Regina

Ingredients (11)

  • 12 oz broccoli cut into florets
  • 2 oz red onion diced
  • 0.5 oz parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tsp garlic ~ 1 clove, minced
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

INSTRUCTIONS

1

Select the “steam” mode on the Instant Pot. Add 1 cup water, a steaming rack, and place 12 oz broccoli on top of the rack. Seal the lid and steam for 5 minutes. Place a piece of kitchen cloth on the vent and use a spoon to turn the valve to “release”. Place the broccoli into a bowl, and discard the water.

2

Select the “sauté” mode. Add 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp garlic and 2 oz onions, and stir-fry them for 2 minutes.

3

Add 1/4 tsp pepper, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, and broccoli, and give it a good, gentle stir.

4

Add 1 tbsp butter and gently stir for another minute.

5

Plate the broccoli and sprinkle it with 0.5 oz cheese and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes.

6

Serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 107kcal | Fat 8g | Saturated Fat 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat 1g | Monounsaturated Fat 4g | Cholesterol 11mg | Sodium 241mg | Potassium 306mg | Carbohydrate 8g | Fiber 3g | Sugar 2g | Protein 4g | Vitamin A 587IU | Vitamin C 77mg | Calcium 78mg | Iron 1mg