How long to cook Instant Pot steamed broccoli?

Broccoli cooks very fast in the Instant Pot. Once the steam is built up, it takes 1 minute to cook.

Do I need an Instant Pot Steamer Basket?

Yes and no. You can make steamed vegetables in the Instant Pot using a Pyrex or heat-proof bowl. However, I found that the doneness of the vegetables was uneven. I much prefer a steamer basket like this one .

Can I use frozen veggies?

This recipe uses fresh vegetables. If you choose to steam frozen vegetables, you may need a longer cook time. I suggest checking after the time listed in the recipe and adding more as needed.

Instant Pot Steamed Vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, & carrots)

Instant Pot Steamed Vegetables

Looking down into an instant pot with a steamer basket holding broccoli, cauliflower, and baby carrots. Text overlay reads "Instant Pot Steamed Vegetables"

Print Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

5 from 1 review

Instant Pot steamed vegetables are the EASIEST side dish for dinner! Just add your veggies and hit go! See how easy it is to make Instant Pot broccoli, or other vegetables like carrots and/or cauliflower. I’ve included tips if you don’t have a steamer basket!

Author: Tiffany
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 16 minutes
Total Time: 21 minutes
Yield: 3-6 Cups 1x
Category: Sides
Method: Instant pot
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Scale

1–2 cups raw baby carrots
1–2 cups raw cauliflower florets
1–2 cups raw broccoli florets
1 cup of water

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

Add water to the bottom of the Instant Pot. Place the steamer basket inside the Instant Pot and add the carrots and cauliflower.
Place a glass lid on top and cook on the “steam” function, setting the timer for 15 minutes.
When the timer goes off, CAREFULLY lift the lid and use caution as the hot steam will escape quickly! Check for doneness by piercing the vegetables with a fork. They should be *almost* easy to pierce. Add additional cooking time, one minute at a time ONLY if necessary.
Add the broccoli and replace the lid. Set the timer for one minute.
When the timer goes off, remove the lid again and pierce the broccoli to check for doneness. Again, ONLY if necessary, add additional cooking time one minute at a time.

Notes

Store any leftover steamed vegetables in an airtight container in the fridge. Eat within a few days. They won’t freeze well so I don’t advise making a large batch during meal prep.

Nutrition

Calories: 27

Find it online: https://dontwastethecrumbs.com/instant-pot-steamed-vegetables/