INSTANT POT BROCCOLI

broccoli piled on a plate with lemon, instant pot in the background

Make perfectly tender Instant Pot Broccoli in minutes! This easy recipe features fresh broccoli tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce for a simple, flavourful side dish. No steamer basket needed!

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 1

Total Time 6

Servings Servings

Ingredients

1 head Broccoli cut into florets
½ cup Water
2 tbsp Unsalted Butter
2 Cloves Garlic minced
¼ tsp Salt or to taste
¼ tsp Black Pepper or to taste
1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Instructions

Add water to the Instant Pot. Place the broccoli florets directly into the pot. Seal the lid and set the Instant Pot to manual pressure for 0-1 minute* (see notes)
Once the timer goes off, do a quick release of the pressure. Carefully remove the broccoli from the Instant Pot and set it aside.
Turn the Instant Pot to Sauté mode and add the butter and olive oil. Once the butter has melted, add the garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Add the cooked broccoli back into the Instant Pot with the garlic butter sauce. Toss well to coat the broccoli evenly.

Notes

Setting the timer to 0 minutes will give you crisp-tender broccoli, while 1 minute will yield a more tender (almost mushier) texture. Adjust based on your preference!

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