Instant Pot Broccoli and Cauliflower

White bowl filled with roasted broccoli and cauliflower florets

This recipe is an excellent option if you are watching calories. It's vegan, low-carb, nutritious and you can have it in less than 5 minutes using your Instant Pot.

Unlike the microwave, the Instant Pot keeps most of the nutrients and vitamins.

White bowl filled with roasted broccoli and cauliflower florets

Broccoli and Cauliflower works amazing together and can be added to any main dish you make.

For this recipe I'm using a steamer basket. You can use one of these options:

1. Stainless steel steamer basket
2. Silicone Steamer Basket
3. Any steamer basket that fits your Instant Pot.

Feel free to use vegetable stock instead of water for extra taste.

Cooking time

From my experience,  1 minute is enough and the veggies come out perfectly.

If you like the vegetables softer (for children for example), feel free to cook for 2-3 minutes on high pressure.

Can I add butter?

Yes. This steamed broccoli and cauliflower recipe works great with butter. Just add 1-2 tablespoon after cooking and mix well.

The butter will melt and you will enjoy a creamy side dish.

How to make it crispy?

If you wanna make the steamed vegetables crisp, broil them in the oven or by using the Air Fryer Lid at 375 °F for 2 minutes.

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White bowl filled with roasted broccoli and cauliflower florets

Instant Pot Broccoli and Cauliflower

A healthy and flavorful vegan-friendly dish that can be made in Instant Pot easily…
4.73 from 90 votes
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute
Total Time: 4 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Corrie

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup cauliflower florets
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Add water to the Instant Pot.
  • Place the steaming basket on the bottom of the Instant Pot.
  • Place the broccoli and the cauliflower on the steaming basket.
  • Close the lid and cook on high pressure for 1 minute.
  • When cooking time ends, do a quick pressure release.
  • Open the lid and serve. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 14kcal Carbohydrates: 3g Protein: 1g Fat: 1g Saturated Fat: 1g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 1g Sodium: 18mg Potassium: 147mg Fiber: 1g Sugar: 1g Vitamin A: 142IU Vitamin C: 32mg Calcium: 18mg Iron: 1mg
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28 thoughts on “Instant Pot Broccoli and Cauliflower

    1. You can make this recipe without any butter, which is why I removed it from the ingredient list. If you'd like to add butter, just add a couple of tablespoons at the end of cooking. It should melt when you mix it in since the vegetables will be warm. Enjoy!

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