Place the metal trivet on the bottom of the inner pot. Place the steamer basket on top of the trivet. Place the vegetables into the steamer basket. (If your steam basket has legs, you don’t need the trivet and can put the basket directly into the cooking pot). If you have some fresh vegetables on hand, you can make these Instant Pot vegetables in just a few minutes. Why You’ll Love This Recipe

You will need an instant pot pressure cooker for this recipe and also a steam basket. The basket is usually sold separately but you can get this from a store or online. You can use a mesh basket or a silicone basket but make sure it is the right size that fits in your instant pot. Store leftover instant pot veggies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days. They would remain fresh during this time. Cut all the veggies close to the same size so that they cook evenly. If not, smaller pieces would cook faster than bigger ones. The instant pot is an electric pressure cooker that cooks food under high pressure in less time. I am a huge fan of my instant pot as it is a hands-free and hassle-free method of cooking. Jump to:I use broccoli, baby carrots, and cauliflower, but you can use a medley of any veggies of your choice. Add brussels sprouts, zucchini, asparagus, red bell peppers, or green beans. Before you start, make sure to wash and clean the veggies. Remove leaves and any spoiled and/or dry bits.

If you are planning to steam vegetables in the Instant Pot regularly, I highly recommend purchasing a steamer basket.These Instant Pot steam times charts provide estimates of the length of time various foods should be steamed under pressure in an Instant Pot. Well, just about anything that can be steamed or boiled on the stovetop can be steamed in your instant pot. Here are some ideas: Cook the vegetables ahead of time to reheat later. Steamed vegetables can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days. You can reheat them as needed. Broccoli: Cut the broccoli into florets. You can also peel the stem and slice it into 1/2-inch pieces.