The Best Way to steam spinach in the instant pot
Hey there! Steaming spinach in an Instant Pot is super simple. Here's how to do it:
- Add 1 cup of water to your Instant Pot
- Put the steamer basket or trivet inside
- Place your fresh spinach in the basket (don't pack it too tight!)
- Close the lid and set valve to 'sealing'
- Press 'Pressure Cook' or 'Manual' and set to 0 minutes (yes, zero!)
- When it beeps, do a quick release right away
That's it! Your spinach will be perfectly steamed. The zero-minute cook time works because the spinach cooks while the pot is coming to pressure.
Pro Tips:
- Don't overcrowd the pot - spinach needs space!
- Season after cooking to avoid bitter taste
- 1 pound of fresh spinach will cook down to about 1-2 cups