Instant Pot Steamed Broccoli

Simple, quick and easy, this recipe for Instant Pot steamed broccoli is a great hands-off method for steaming broccoli when you have other things to prep and cook. Hands-off and perfect every time.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 pounds broccoli ((2 large heads, about 8 cups florets))
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 garlic clove (smashed, optional)
• 1 dried bay leaf (optional)
• Kosher salt, black pepper and extra-virgin olive oil

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Set Instant Pot wire rack in bottom of Instant Pot (if you have it). If you don't have the wire rack that came with the pot, skip this step.
2. 2Cut broccoli into medium-sized florets (about 1½ to 2 inches large). Add florets to Instant Pot with ½ cup water, garlic, and bay leaf. Lock lid in place and close pressure release. Select high pressure cook function and cook for 0 minutes (press Pressure Cook button, set to “High Pressure,” and set cook time to 0 minutes).
3. 3Once Instant Pot is pressurized and beeps, turn off Instant Pot and quick-release pressure. Carefully remove lid, allowing for steam to escape away from you. Discard garlic and bay leaf.
4. 4Season broccoli with salt, pepper and olive oil to taste or make this Healthy Broccoli Salad.