Fast And Easy Instant Pot Steamed Broccoli

4.86 from 7 votes

Fast & Easy Instant Pot Steamed Broccoli comes out perfectly tender every time. Steam fresh broccoli in your pressure cooker in less than 5 minutes!

Prep Time2

Cook Time5

Total Time7

Course: Side Dish, vegetable

Cuisine: American

Diet: Low Calorie, Low Salt, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 39kcal

Add the broccoli florets to the inner pot of your instant pot. (You can place the broccoli into a basket attachment for the instant pot, or just on top of the trivet that your instant pot came with.)
Add the ¾ cup water.
Close the lid and cook on high pressure for 0 minutes. (See note.)
Press the quick-release button immediately to release the remaining pressure.
Serve immediately.

If you want a crunchier, yet still tender texture for your steamed broccoli, try setting the instant pot to low pressure vs. high pressure. (Note, this is for fresh broccoli only - always steam your frozen broccoli on high pressure.)
To avoid mushy, over-cooked broccoli, be sure to press the quick-release button immediately after the instant pot has come to full pressure, and remove the broccoli as soon as the valve has been released.