{"id":284067,"date":"2025-06-09T17:58:46","date_gmt":"2025-06-09T17:58:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/instant-pot-steamed-veggies-no-steamer-basket-needed\/"},"modified":"2025-06-09T17:58:46","modified_gmt":"2025-06-09T17:58:46","slug":"instant-pot-steamed-veggies-no-steamer-basket-needed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=284067","title":{"rendered":"Instant Pot Steamed Veggies (No Steamer Basket Needed!)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div><span id=\"dpsp-post-content-markup\" data-image-pin-it=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Craving tender-crisp vegetables but don&#8217;t have a steamer basket? You can still <strong>steam veggies <em>perfectly<\/em> in your Instant Pot<\/strong> using just two tablespoons of water and no extra tools. This is my go-to method, which works every time for perfectly cooked, never mushy steamed vegetables.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" fetchpriority=\"high\" src=\"https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/lunch-idea-saag-close-up.jpeg\" alt=\"Close-up of steamed green beans and sliced carrots atop saag on a stainless steel plate, next to quinoa, with 'Everyday Nourishing Foods' watermark.\" data-skip-lazy=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/lunch-idea-saag-close-up.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/lunch-idea-saag-close-up-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/lunch-idea-saag-close-up-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/lunch-idea-saag-close-up-113x150.jpeg 113w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/lunch-idea-saag-close-up-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/lunch-idea-saag-close-up-720x960.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/lunch-idea-saag-close-up-360x480.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/lunch-idea-saag-close-up-180x240.jpeg 180w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/lunch-idea-saag-close-up-640x853.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/lunch-idea-saag-close-up-150x200.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"detailed-steps\">Detailed Steps<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/instant-pot-steamed-veggies-step-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Sliced carrots and cut green beans in water, prepared for steaming in a Instant pot inner pot, with a 'Everyday Nourishing Foods' watermark.\" class=\"wp-image-10531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/instant-pot-steamed-veggies-step-1.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/instant-pot-steamed-veggies-step-1-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/instant-pot-steamed-veggies-step-1-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/instant-pot-steamed-veggies-step-1-113x150.jpeg 113w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/instant-pot-steamed-veggies-step-1-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/instant-pot-steamed-veggies-step-1-720x960.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/instant-pot-steamed-veggies-step-1-360x480.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/instant-pot-steamed-veggies-step-1-180x240.jpeg 180w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/instant-pot-steamed-veggies-step-1-640x853.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/instant-pot-steamed-veggies-step-1-150x200.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Chop the vegetables and add them to the inner pot of the Instant Pot. Add water to the inner pot.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/saag-aloo-recipe-steps-6.jpeg\" alt=\"Instant Pot control panel showing zero minutes set on pressure cook mode.\" class=\"wp-image-12851\" srcset=\"https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/saag-aloo-recipe-steps-6.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/saag-aloo-recipe-steps-6-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/saag-aloo-recipe-steps-6-113x150.jpeg 113w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/saag-aloo-recipe-steps-6-360x480.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/saag-aloo-recipe-steps-6-180x240.jpeg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Close the lid, set the valve to <em>Sealing<\/em>, and choose the Pressure Cook setting. Set the time to 0 minutes on High Pressure.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" alt=\"Steamed chunks of carrots and green beans in a Instant pot inner pot, highlighted by the 'Everyday Nourishing Foods' watermark.\" class=\"wp-image-10532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/instant-pot-steamed-veggies-step-2.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/instant-pot-steamed-veggies-step-2-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/instant-pot-steamed-veggies-step-2-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/instant-pot-steamed-veggies-step-2-113x150.jpeg 113w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/instant-pot-steamed-veggies-step-2-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/instant-pot-steamed-veggies-step-2-720x960.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/instant-pot-steamed-veggies-step-2-360x480.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/instant-pot-steamed-veggies-step-2-180x240.jpeg 180w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/instant-pot-steamed-veggies-step-2-640x853.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/instant-pot-steamed-veggies-step-2-150x200.jpeg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/instant-pot-steamed-veggies-step-2.jpeg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/instant-pot-steamed-veggies-step-2.jpeg\" alt=\"Steamed chunks of carrots and green beans in a Instant pot inner pot, highlighted by the 'Everyday Nourishing Foods' watermark.\" class=\"wp-image-10532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/instant-pot-steamed-veggies-step-2.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/instant-pot-steamed-veggies-step-2-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/instant-pot-steamed-veggies-step-2-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/instant-pot-steamed-veggies-step-2-113x150.jpeg 113w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/instant-pot-steamed-veggies-step-2-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/instant-pot-steamed-veggies-step-2-720x960.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/instant-pot-steamed-veggies-step-2-360x480.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/instant-pot-steamed-veggies-step-2-180x240.jpeg 180w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/instant-pot-steamed-veggies-step-2-640x853.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/instant-pot-steamed-veggies-step-2-150x200.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>Once the pressure cooking is done, quickly release the pressure carefully, and the Instant Pot steamed veggies are ready to serve.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"serving-tips\" class=\"wp-block-group enf-how-to-serve is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Serving Tips<\/h2>\n<p>These steamed vegetables pair well with almost anything:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list enf-list\">\n<li>Serve them with <a href=\"https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/instant-pot-dal\/\">Indian dal<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/boiling-rice-like-pasta\/\">steamed rice<\/a> for a comforting meal.<\/li>\n<li>Toss into a quinoa salad or add to your favorite grain bowl.<\/li>\n<li>Use them as a quick add-on to any curries or soups.<\/li>\n<li>I also like them to serve with Indian curry sauce or saag sauce; this makes a quick side dish on busy days.<\/li>\n<li>For a simple snack or side, just season with a pinch of salt, a dash of black pepper, and maybe a drizzle of olive oil or a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Have you tried <strong>steaming veggies in an Instant Pot without a steamer basket<\/strong>? Please let me know in the <a href=\"#respond\">comments<\/a> which veggie combo you&#8217;re trying first with this simple Instant Pot steaming method! If you&#8217;re new to the Instant Pot, check out my <a href=\"https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/instant-pot-basics-for-indian-cooking\/\">Instant Pot Basics guide<\/a> to learn how to cook all your meals from scratch using this versatile appliance.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"feast-recipe-heading\">Recipe<\/h2>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-10538\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"10538\" data-servings=\"2\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-enf_chic\">\n<div class=\"wprm-container-float-right\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;border-radius: 3px;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"Close-up of steamed green beans and sliced carrots atop saag on a stainless steel plate, next to quinoa, with 'Everyday Nourishing Foods' watermark.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/lunch-idea-saag-close-up-360x360.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/lunch-idea-saag-close-up-500x500.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/lunch-idea-saag-close-up-720x720.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/lunch-idea-saag-close-up-180x180.jpeg 180w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/lunch-idea-saag-close-up-96x96.jpeg 96w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" src=\"https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/lunch-idea-saag-close-up-360x360.jpeg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;border-radius: 3px;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/lunch-idea-saag-close-up-360x360.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"Close-up of steamed green beans and sliced carrots atop saag on a stainless steel plate, next to quinoa, with 'Everyday Nourishing Foods' watermark.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/lunch-idea-saag-close-up-360x360.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/lunch-idea-saag-close-up-500x500.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/lunch-idea-saag-close-up-720x720.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/lunch-idea-saag-close-up-180x180.jpeg 180w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/lunch-idea-saag-close-up-96x96.jpeg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">How to Steam Veggies in Instant Pot without a Steamer Basket<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Learn how to steam vegetables in the Instant Pot without a steamer basket. This easy zero-minute method yields perfect tender-crisp veggies every time!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wprm-text wprm-block-text-bold\">Rate this recipe by clicking the stars!<\/p>\n<style\/><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" style=\"display:block;width:0px;height:0px\"><defs><lineargradient id=\"wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-33\"><stop offset=\"0%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"33%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"33%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><stop offset=\"100%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><\/lineargradient><\/defs><defs><lineargradient id=\"wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-50\"><stop offset=\"0%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"50%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"50%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><stop offset=\"100%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><\/lineargradient><\/defs><defs><lineargradient id=\"wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-66\"><stop offset=\"0%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"66%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"66%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><stop 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wprm-block-text-uppercase-faded wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-normal\">Main Course<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase-faded wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-cuisine-label\">Cuisine <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-cuisine wprm-block-text-normal\">Global<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-table-borders-none wprm-recipe-table-borders-inside\" style=\"border-width: 0;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase-faded wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-10538 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-tooltip wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"10538\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">2<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase-faded wprm-recipe-nutrition-label wprm-recipe-calories-label\">Calories <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-nutrition-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-nutrition wprm-recipe-calories wprm-block-text-normal\">116<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-nutrition-unit wprm-recipe-calories-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">kcal<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><label id=\"wprm-toggle-switch-1149531500\" class=\"wprm-toggle-switch wprm-toggle-switch-rounded wprm-toggle-switch-outside\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox-1149531500\" class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-slider\" style=\"--switch-height: 20px;\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-label wprm-prevent-sleep-label wprm-block-text-bold\">Cook Mode<\/span><\/label><span class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-description wprm-block-text-normal\">Prevent your screen from going dark<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"recipe-10538-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-10538-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"10538\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Instructions\u00a0<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-10538-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Prep the Veggies:<\/strong> Chop your vegetables into roughly 2-inch pieces. This size helps them steam evenly without turning mushy.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-10538-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Add to Instant Pot:<\/strong> Place the chopped vegetables directly into the steel inner pot of your Instant Pot. No steamer basket is needed!<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-media wprm-recipe-instruction-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Sliced carrots and cut green beans in water, prepared for steaming in a Instant pot inner pot, with a 'Everyday Nourishing Foods' watermark.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/instant-pot-steamed-veggies-step-1-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/instant-pot-steamed-veggies-step-1-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/instant-pot-steamed-veggies-step-1-113x150.jpeg 113w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/instant-pot-steamed-veggies-step-1-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/instant-pot-steamed-veggies-step-1-720x960.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/instant-pot-steamed-veggies-step-1-360x480.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/instant-pot-steamed-veggies-step-1-180x240.jpeg 180w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/instant-pot-steamed-veggies-step-1-640x853.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/instant-pot-steamed-veggies-step-1-150x200.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/instant-pot-steamed-veggies-step-1.jpeg 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" src=\"https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/instant-pot-steamed-veggies-step-1-225x300.jpeg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/instant-pot-steamed-veggies-step-1-225x300.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Sliced carrots and cut green beans in water, prepared for steaming in a Instant pot inner pot, with a 'Everyday Nourishing Foods' watermark.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/instant-pot-steamed-veggies-step-1-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/instant-pot-steamed-veggies-step-1-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/instant-pot-steamed-veggies-step-1-113x150.jpeg 113w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/instant-pot-steamed-veggies-step-1-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/instant-pot-steamed-veggies-step-1-720x960.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/instant-pot-steamed-veggies-step-1-360x480.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/instant-pot-steamed-veggies-step-1-180x240.jpeg 180w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/instant-pot-steamed-veggies-step-1-640x853.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/instant-pot-steamed-veggies-step-1-150x200.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/instant-pot-steamed-veggies-step-1.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\"\/><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-10538-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Add Water:<\/strong> Pour two tablespoons of water<strong> <\/strong>into the pot. This small amount creates just enough steam under pressure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-10538-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Pressure Cook for 0 Minutes:<\/strong> Close the lid, set the valve to <em>Sealing<\/em>, and choose the <strong>Pressure Cook<\/strong> setting. Set the time to <strong>0 minutes<\/strong> on <strong>High Pressure<\/strong>. Yes, zero! The vegetables will cook perfectly during the pressure build-up time.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-10538-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong> Quick Release:<\/strong> As soon as the timer reaches 0, quickly release the pressure. Carefully open the lid once the pin drops.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-media wprm-recipe-instruction-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Steamed chunks of carrots and green beans in a Instant pot inner pot, highlighted by the 'Everyday Nourishing Foods' watermark.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/instant-pot-steamed-veggies-step-2-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/instant-pot-steamed-veggies-step-2-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/instant-pot-steamed-veggies-step-2-113x150.jpeg 113w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/instant-pot-steamed-veggies-step-2-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/instant-pot-steamed-veggies-step-2-720x960.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/instant-pot-steamed-veggies-step-2-360x480.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/instant-pot-steamed-veggies-step-2-180x240.jpeg 180w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/instant-pot-steamed-veggies-step-2-640x853.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/instant-pot-steamed-veggies-step-2-150x200.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/instant-pot-steamed-veggies-step-2.jpeg 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" src=\"https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/instant-pot-steamed-veggies-step-2-225x300.jpeg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/instant-pot-steamed-veggies-step-2-225x300.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Steamed chunks of carrots and green beans in a Instant pot inner pot, highlighted by the 'Everyday Nourishing Foods' watermark.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/instant-pot-steamed-veggies-step-2-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/instant-pot-steamed-veggies-step-2-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/instant-pot-steamed-veggies-step-2-113x150.jpeg 113w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/instant-pot-steamed-veggies-step-2-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/instant-pot-steamed-veggies-step-2-720x960.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/instant-pot-steamed-veggies-step-2-360x480.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/instant-pot-steamed-veggies-step-2-180x240.jpeg 180w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/instant-pot-steamed-veggies-step-2-640x853.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/instant-pot-steamed-veggies-step-2-150x200.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/everydaynourishingfoods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/instant-pot-steamed-veggies-step-2.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\"\/><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-10538-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Drain and Serve:<\/strong> If there&#8217;s a little water left at the bottom, drain it out. The veggies are ready to enjoy as a snack or side dish!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-10538-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line\" style=\"\">Notes<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\">\n<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Tested Tips from My Kitchen:<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Chop evenly<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">: Keep vegetable chunks around 2 inches in size for even cooking.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Don&#8217;t overcrowd<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">: Overfilling the pot can lead to uneven steaming.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Zero-minute magic<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">: The veggies steam as the pot comes to pressure. More time = mushy results.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Save leftover water<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">: If you use a bit more water, the extra can be reused in soups to add extra nutrients.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Veggies I tried using this method<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">: Broccoli florets, cauliflower florets, green beans, carrots, corn on the cob (cut into 2-inch pieces), and sweet potato chunks. All work well with this 0-minute method. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">For denser vegetables:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> For very dense vegetables like beetroot or larger potato chunks, I usually use a 2- or 3-minute pressure cook time to ensure they are fully cooked through.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-10538-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line\" style=\"\">Nutrition<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\" style=\"flex-basis: 175px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: #333333\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">116<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\" style=\"flex-basis: 175px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: #333333\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">24<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\" style=\"flex-basis: 175px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: #333333\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">6<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 175px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: #333333\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 175px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: #333333\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 175px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: #333333\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.4<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 175px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: #333333\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\" style=\"flex-basis: 175px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: #333333\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">86<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\" style=\"flex-basis: 175px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: #333333\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">386<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\" style=\"flex-basis: 175px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: #333333\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">7<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\" style=\"flex-basis: 175px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: #333333\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">9242<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\" style=\"flex-basis: 175px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: #333333\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">19<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\" style=\"flex-basis: 175px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: #333333\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">46<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\" style=\"flex-basis: 175px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: #333333\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-call-to-action wprm-call-to-action-simple\" style=\"color: #000000;background-color: #e8f8e8;margin: 0px;padding-top: 30px;padding-bottom: 30px;\"><span class=\"wprm-call-to-action-text-container\"><span class=\"wprm-call-to-action-header\" style=\"color: #8b4513;\">Enjoyed this recipe?<\/span><span class=\"wprm-call-to-action-text\">Drop a <a href=\"#comment\" target=\"_self\" style=\"color: #397d02\">comment<\/a> below and let us know your thoughts!<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Craving tender-crisp vegetables but don&#8217;t have a steamer basket? You can still steam veggies perfectly in your Instant Pot using just two tablespoons of water and no extra tools. This is my go-to method, which works every time for perfectly cooked, never mushy steamed vegetables. 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