How to Make Instant Pot® Steamed Vegetables - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a plate of fresh, steamed vegetables to complement a meal and add a burst of color and nutrition. With the Instant Pot®, steaming vegetables has never been easier. This versatile kitchen appliance allows you to quickly and easily cook a variety of vegetables to perfection, locking in their natural flavors and nutrients.

Whether you're a seasoned chef or new to the world of cooking, the Instant Pot® is a game-changer when it comes to whipping up healthy and d...

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Ingredients

  • 2-tier 6 1/2- inch bamboo steamer basket with lid
  • 4 large cauliflower florets, stems removed
  • 4 large broccoli florets, stems removed
  • 1 large carrot
  • 16 fresh green beans
  • 2 leaves napa cabbage

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Soak the steamer basket in water for 30 minutes.
  • Wash cauliflower and broccoli florets. Peel and wash the carrot. Cut carrot in half and cut each half into 4 sticks, for 8 sticks total. Trim green beans.
  • Remove steamer baskets from the water. Place one cabbage leaf on the bottom of one basket. Put the cauliflower florets, stem side down, on top of the leaf in a single layer. Add 8 green beans and 4 carrot sticks between the cauliflower florets. Place the second basket on top. Line the top basket with the remaining cabbage leaf. Put the broccoli florets, stem side down, on top of the leaf in a single layer. Add 8 green beans and 4 carrot sticks between the broccoli florets.
  • Pour 1 1/2 cups water into the bottom of an 6-quarter electric pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Add the basket and cover with the lid. Close and lock the cooker lid. Select low pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 1 minute. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Turn off the cooker when the timer rings. Wait for 3 minutes. Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  • Set the baskets onto plates to serve the vegetables in the baskets for a decorative touch. Use chopsticks to serve.
  • Nutrition

    71 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 69mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 149mg
    • Calcium: 97mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 648mg