Lemony Instant Pot Broccoli
This may just be the fastest method for cooking broccoli! All you need is a pressure cooker and a few simple ingredients to make perfectly tender, flavorful steamed broccoli in a snap.
Servings: 6
Calories: 46kcal
Equipment
- pressure cooker
- steamer basket or trivet
Ingredients
- 6 cups broccoli florets
- 1 tbsp lemon pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp olive oil
- fresh lemon juice to taste
Instructions
- Add steamer basket or trivet to the pressure cooker's inner pot. Add ½ cup water. Add broccoli florets to the steamer basket. Put the lid on the pressure cooker and seal.
- Set the pressure to manual mode on high pressure, then set the timer for 0 minutes. (Yep, you read that correctly!) The pressure cooker will take some time to come to pressure (about 10 minutes) but as soon as the timer goes off, do a quick release of the pressure valve.
- Using oven mitts or a towel to grip, carefully remove the inner pot and rinse the broccoli briefly under cold water.
- Scoop the broccoli into a serving bowl and add lemon pepper, garlic powder, and olive oil to taste. Gently toss, serve, and add a generous squeeze of fresh lemon juice to each serving.
Notes
- If you are making this recipe ahead of time or for meal prep, don't add the lemon juice until immediately before eating.
- Please note that nutrition facts are an estimate and can vary widely based on amounts and specific types used.
Nutrition
Calories: 46kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 30mg | Potassium: 304mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 572IU | Vitamin C: 81mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg