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February 19, 2020

Instant Pot Zero Minute Vegetables

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Steaming vegetables in the Instant Pot is so easy and some vegetables only require a ZERO minute pressure cooking time! Today I’m sharing with you 6 Instant Pot Zero Minute Vegetables. Eating healthier has never been easier!

Related: What is a zero minute pressure cooking time?

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bowls of cauliflower, corn, green beans, zucchini, broccoli and asparagus

Instant Pot Zero Minute Vegetables (video)

Steaming vegetables in the Instant Pot is so easy and some vegetables only require a ZERO minute pressure cooking time! Some great zero minute vegetables to steam in the Instant Pot are: cauliflower florets, broccoli florets, frozen corn, asparagus, zucchini slices and green beans. Are there any other zero minute vegetables that I missed? Leave me a comment if you know of one!

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How to steam vegetables in the Instant Pot

  1. Add 1.5 cups of water into the Instant Pot liner. I use water straight out of the tap. It isn’t cold and it isn’t hot.
  2. Place your steamer basket into the pot and then add vegetables into the basket. I like to use this silicone steamer basket*. It fits perfectly into a 6 or 8 quart Instant Pot.
  3. Lock the lid into place and make sure the valve is set to sealing.
  4. Set the manual/pressure cook button to 0 minutes by using the – (minus) button to decrease the time down to zero. The pot will take up to 10 minutes to come to pressure. Then the timer will beep indicating the “time” is up.
  5. When the timer beeps move the valve to venting. Remove the lid. Your vegetables should be ready to go!

What should I serve on my steamed vegetables?

I like to serve with steamed vegetables with a little butter, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper. Some other good options are:

  1. Fresh herbs
  2. Sautéed Garlic
  3. Lemon
  4. Olive oil
  5. Soy sauce or tamari
  6. Vinegar
  7. Cheese sauce or grated cheddar
  8. Pesto sauce
  9. Parmesan cheese
  10. Salad dressings
  11. Tahini
  12. Hummus
  13. Spike Seasoning

Try these other Instant Pot delights!

Instant Pot Baked Potatoes

Instant Pot 10 Vegetable Soup

Instant Pot Mexican Quinoa and Black Beans

What Pressure Cooker Did You Use?

I used my 6 quart Instant Pot Duo 60 7 in 1*. I love this Instant Pot because it has the yogurt making function which I use almost weekly.  It has two pressure settings (high and low), and there are also little slots in the handles so that you can rest the lid there instead of putting it down on your counter-top.

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42 Comments Filed Under: 5 ingredients or less, All Recipes, Dump and Go, Gluten Free, Healthy, Instant Pot, Low Carb, Meatless, Summer, Tips, Video

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  1. Jill says

    January 11, 2022 at 2:18 pm

    Does it matter how much you put in? I just cook for myself and just wanted to steam 3 ounces of chopped bell peppers and 2 ounces of chopped zucchini. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      January 11, 2022 at 7:59 pm

      It makes a small amount of difference. For that amount it should be just fine.

      Reply
  2. Terry Pogue says

    August 28, 2021 at 1:54 pm

    After you add your water and veg to steamer basket to the instant pusgh STEAMER not manusl/pressue cook. Set to 1 minuter. It comes to pressure much faster.
    The steamer button does pressure cook it just comes to full pressure much faster than “pressure cook” button

    Reply
    • Karen says

      August 30, 2021 at 1:05 pm

      Thanks! Good tip 🙂

      Reply
  3. Pam Smith-Bredehoft says

    August 27, 2021 at 1:04 pm

    How about root vegetables?

    Reply
    • Karen says

      August 30, 2021 at 1:07 pm

      They take a bit longer. Like cubed potatoes take 4 minutes and I’d say 4 minutes for baby carrots too.

      Reply
  4. Shelley McGarry says

    August 27, 2021 at 12:38 pm

    Hi Karen:
    I’m confused about the amount of water to use when steaming vegetables. The main instructions say 1.5 cups, but the individual vegetable instructions say 1/2 cup.
    Thanks,
    Shelley

    Reply
    • Karen says

      August 30, 2021 at 1:08 pm

      Go with 1.5 cups water under the steamer basket.

      Reply
  5. Chris says

    February 27, 2021 at 4:08 pm

    Hi Karen, what do you recommend for steaming whole artichokes? And would it differ steaming one vs maybe 3 or 4? I’m also at 6500 feet in CO, if that matters. Please and thank you!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      March 1, 2021 at 1:58 pm

      I’d do 10 minutes and it doesn’t matter if there is more than one. It will still be 10 minutes. Here is a recipe that might help you: https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/instant-pot-steamed-artichokes/#tasty-recipes-61872

      Reply
  6. Jennifer says

    January 1, 2021 at 12:04 pm

    Is this just for fresh veggies- is it the same for frozen?

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    • Karen says

      January 4, 2021 at 12:40 pm

      This is for fresh. I bet a 1 minute cooking time for frozen would be good.

      Reply
  7. Miz Whip says

    October 20, 2020 at 10:09 am

    I totally followed the directions, but my cauliflower was pretty crunchy….the ext time I might try one minute?

    Reply
    • Karen says

      October 20, 2020 at 12:10 pm

      Ok! And it probably depends on how big the florets were cut too.

      Reply
  8. Lyndel Colman says

    July 17, 2020 at 11:13 am

    Hi Karen,
    Will the instructions work the same for my Instant Pot Mini?
    Thanks,
    Lyndel

    Reply
    • Karen says

      July 20, 2020 at 11:52 am

      Should work just fine as long as you can fit them in there.

      Reply
  9. Jannine says

    February 28, 2020 at 5:14 pm

    My question is about the riced veggies would those be considered for the zero mins? I would not want it to turn to mush and waste the package.

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    • Karen says

      February 29, 2020 at 1:54 pm

      I think it might turn to mush. I have some in my freezer so I will give it a try soon!

      Reply
  10. Cathy hurless says

    February 23, 2020 at 9:00 am

    I need low carb meals. don’t know if you have any recipes for us?

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      February 24, 2020 at 6:04 pm

      Go to the top of this page. Click on Filter Recipes (upper left). Then scroll down click on Low Carb box on the right. You will find over 50 recipes.

      Reply
      • Karen says

        February 24, 2020 at 8:23 pm

        Yep! Thank you Kathy!

        Reply
    • Karen says

      February 24, 2020 at 8:41 pm

      I have a few here: https://www.365daysofcrockpot.com/recipes/?fwp_dietary_restrictions=low-carb
      Hope this helps!

      Reply
      • Denise Knox says

        October 23, 2021 at 4:28 am

        Hi Karen, do you use a trivet when steaming your vegetables? Put vegetables into basket and place on trivet? Also could you use pip method?

        Reply
        • Karen says

          October 23, 2021 at 9:06 am

          My basket has legs on the bottom so I don’t put it on a trivet. Just straight in the pot. Yes you could definitely use pip method

          Reply
  11. sue k says

    February 23, 2020 at 6:32 am

    I don’t have a steamer but did purchase your recommended pot in pot combo. Can I use this instead and just leave the lid off? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      February 24, 2020 at 8:41 pm

      Yes that would be great.

      Reply
  12. Claudia Holcomb says

    February 22, 2020 at 12:07 pm

    I have found that mine turn out better if I use low pressure for 0 minutes. I prefer them still somewhat crisp.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      February 24, 2020 at 8:47 pm

      Oh, thanks so much for sharing! I wondered about that but hadn’t tried it yet 🙂

      Reply
      • Ruby says

        July 28, 2020 at 10:44 pm

        hi i got the duo instanta pot 8 quarts cooked breakfast and dinner in it love 💘 your recipes and 6 sisters utube have a great week

        Reply
        • Karen says

          July 29, 2020 at 11:50 am

          Thanks Ruby!! You too 😊

          Reply
  13. Midge says

    February 20, 2020 at 11:58 am

    Asparagus is great cooked for 0 minutes in my IP! Add some Parm cheese and butter Salt and Pepper to taste

    Reply
    • Karen says

      February 20, 2020 at 1:10 pm

      Yum I love asparagus! I only wish it were in season longer 🙂

      Reply
  14. Nancy M Neal says

    February 19, 2020 at 5:58 pm

    Karen, You can cook sliced carrots in the water under your steamer basket. I cook mine with broccoli all the time. They turn out perfect.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      February 19, 2020 at 7:39 pm

      Wow that is a great idea Nancy! Thank you for sharing.

      Reply
    • Susan says

      February 20, 2020 at 6:29 am

      Thanks Nancy, trying it tonight

      Reply
  15. Susan says

    February 19, 2020 at 2:44 pm

    Since all the veggies are cooked at zero time can I put all of them in together to cook??

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    • Stefanie says

      February 19, 2020 at 4:34 pm

      I have steamed a lot of different veggies together. I have also steamed carrots and brussel sprouts but those I set to 1 minute.

      Reply
    • Karen says

      February 19, 2020 at 7:36 pm

      Yes you can!

      Reply
  16. Betty says

    February 19, 2020 at 1:43 pm

    I’ve had mine for a couple of weeks, and I love it. It works great!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      February 19, 2020 at 1:43 pm

      So glad you like it! It is so fun!

      Reply
  17. Peter Petrakos says

    February 19, 2020 at 1:27 pm

    Hi Karen,

    Can I ask your opinion on the air fry lid for the pot?

    Thank you,
    Peter

    Reply
    • Karen says

      February 19, 2020 at 1:42 pm

      Hi Peter, here is my review of the Mealthy crisp lid: https://www.365daysofcrockpot.com/the-mealthy-crisplid-what-is-it/

      Reply

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