The Best Way to steam zucchini in the instant pot
Hey there! Here's the easiest way to steam zucchini in your Instant Pot:
- Pour 1 cup of water into your Instant Pot
- Put the steamer basket or trivet inside
- Cut your zucchini into even-sized rounds (about ½ inch thick)
- Place zucchini pieces in the steamer basket
- Close the lid and set valve to 'sealing'
- Press 'Pressure Cook' or 'Manual' and set to 1 minute
- When it beeps, do a quick release of pressure
- Your zucchini should be perfectly tender!
👉 Pro tip: If you like firmer zucchini, use 'zero' minutes instead of one minute.
Time Guide:
- Prep time: 2 minutes
- Cook time: 1 minute
- Pressure build-up: ~5 minutes
- Total time: ~8 minutes