How to Steam Broccoli
How to steam fresh and frozen broccoli using the instant pot or stove top.
Equipment
- Instant Pot or Steam Pot
Ingredients
- 1 broccoli
- 1 cup water
- salt optional
- black pepper optional
Instructions
Instant Pot Directions:
Steaming Fresh Broccoli
- Cut broccoli into equal size florets and place into a small stainless steel bowl. (Small enough to fit inside of instant pot). If preferred you can also use instant pot steamer basket instead.
- Add 1 cup water to instant pot. Place metal trivet into instant pot.
- Add stainless steel bowl with broccoli on top of trivet.
- Seal instant pot and cook on high pressure for 0 minutes. (For crispier broccoli cool at low pressure).
- Quick release broccoli when finished and remove bowl from instant pot. Cool under cool water for a minute to prevent broccoli from becoming mushy or serve immediately. Season with salt and pepper and enjoy!
Steaming Frozen Broccoli
- Choose similar size frozen florets and place into a small stainless steel bowl. (Small enough to fit inside of instant pot). If preferred you can also use instant pot steamer basket instead.
- Add 1 cup water to instant pot. Place metal trivet into instant pot.
- Add stainless steel bowl with broccoli on top of trivet.
- Seal instant pot and cook on high pressure for 0 minutes.
- Quick release broccoli when finished and remove bowl from instant pot. Cool under cool water for a minute to prevent broccoli from becoming mushy or serve immediately. Season with salt and pepper and enjoy!
Stovetop Directions:
Steaming Fresh Broccoli
- Bring 1 inch water inside of steamer pot to a boil.
- Cut broccoli into equal size florets, add to steamer insert.
- Cover with lid and reduce heat to medium. Let broccoli steam for 5-6 minutes. (For crispier broocoli steam for 3-4 minutes then check for desired texture).
- Cool under cool water for a minute to prevent broccoli from becoming mushy or serve immediately. Season with salt and pepper and enjoy!
Steaming Frozen Broccoli
- Bring 1 inch water inside of steamer pot to a boil.
- Add frozen broccoli to steamer insert.
- Cover with lid and reduce heat to medium. Let broccoli steam for 3-5 minutes.
- Cool under cool water for a minute to prevent broccoli from becoming mushy or serve immediately. Season with salt and pepper and enjoy!
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