This is a simple, delicious instant pot broccoli recipe if you are looking how to saute/stir fry broccoli or other vegetables in instant pot using the saute function in instant pot.
Since we do not steam the broccoli here, this is a very easy, simple instant pot broccoli recipe without steamer basket as well.
So if you do not have a steamer basket for your IP and if you are looking how to cook broccoli in your instant pot without steamer basket, try this easy and delicious instant pot sauteed broccoli (which is way more faster than stove top), using the saute function in instant pot.
This is a very easy garlic sauteed broccoli recipe made in instant pot.
You can easily saute this amount of sauteed broccoli (for the amount of ingredients as called in the recipe) using a 6 quart instant pot.
The advantage of using an instant pot to saute broccoli or any vegetables is that you can make it really quickly.
I only had to saute the broccoli for about 6 minutes once the instant pot was hot and ready to do the sauteing.
This delicious stir fried or sauteed broccoli makes a great vegetarian/vegan side which can be enjoyed with rice for lunch or dinner or you can enjoy this as a delicious, healthy snack.
I only used minimal spices and it was delicious, however you may also add more spices and experiment with flavors if you wish.
I highly recommend using garlic powder and black pepper powder as called in the recipe, as the garlic sauteed broccoli with black pepper is so delicious and flavorful.
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Ingredients
- 1 Broccoli head medium sized
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper powder
Instructions
- Wash the broccoli and separate the florets. You may cut the florets a little, but do not cut it very small as we need slightly medium sized florets to make the crunchy, delicious sauteed or stir fried broccoli.
- Set it in saute mode, adjust to normal.
- The instant pot will beep three times, now wait for few moments until it displays 'Hot' which means its ready to begin the sauteing.
- Once the instant pot displays 'hot', add oil and transfer the broccoli florets to the inner pot of instant pot.
- Add salt and saute the broccoli until the broccoli starts to turn brown, stirring occasionally. This took 6 minutes for me, you may need to watch after 4 minutes.
- Press 'keep warm/cancel' button, add garlic powder and black pepper powder, stir well.
Notes
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Hope you found this post on instant pot broccoli recipe helpful in making easy, healthy and yummy sauteed or stir fried broccoli using instant pot.
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