Instant Pot Broccoli
Updated Aug 11, 2026
This Instant Pot Broccoli is so easy to make and comes out perfectly steamed every time!
Instant pot broccoli
Steamed broccoli is a go to side dish that pairs well with pretty much any meal. It’s one of my favorite ways to eat broccoli!
The instant pot is my new favorite appliance for steaming vegetables! It is so easy to do and cooks in no time while you finish the rest of dinner.
This instant pot broccoli recipe requires hardly any work and comes out perfect every time!
Ingredients needed
- Fresh broccoli: cut into similar sized florets
- Water: for steaming
- Butter
- Salt: to taste
How to make instant pot steamed broccoli
Step 1: Wash and cut your fresh broccoli into similar sized florets.
Step 2: Add one cup of water to the bottom of the instant pot, then place the trivet down over the water.
Step 3: Place the broccoli florets on top of the trivet. Place the pat of butter in the center of the broccoli florets.
Step 4: Place the lid on the instant pot and set it to sealing. Set the instant pot to manual pressure for 0 minutes.
The instant pot will take a few minutes to come to pressure before it will start the count down once it finishes.
Once the timer beeps, do a quick release immediately to avoid overcooking the broccoli. Wait for the steam to release and the pin to drop all the way, then safely remove the lid.
Remove the trivet and salt the broccoli to taste before serving.
Serve as is or make some of our favorite cheese sauce for broccoli to pour over the top!
This recipe is so easy and results in the perfect buttery broccoli side dish.
I find that salt and butter are plenty of flavor, but of course you can switch the seasonings up to try different flavors!
More instant pot recipes
- Instant Pot Mac and Cheese
- Instant Pot Steamed Cauliflower
- Instant Pot Creamy Noodles
- Instant Pot Stir Fry
- Instant Pot Cabbage
This is the best easy steamed broccoli and is ready in under 10 minutes. Give it a try next time you need a quick veggie side dish for dinner!
Instant Pot Broccoli
Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup water
- salt, to taste
Instructions
- Add the water to the bottom of the instant pot insert. Place the trivet down, then add the broccoli florets. Place the butter in the center of the broccoli.
- Place the lid on the instant pot and set it to sealing.
- Turn the instant pot to manual pressure for 0 minutes.
- Do a quick release after the 0 minute countdown is over.
- After the pin has dropped, remove the instant pot lid.
- Salt the broccoli to taste and serve immediately.
