Instant Pot 5252247 Official Mesh Steamer Baskets, Set of 2, Stainless Steel

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Use a steamer basket for small food or food that may fall apart once cooked, rather than the trivet. Don’t overfill your steam basket because your food won’t cook right. While it’s okay to layer food in your steam basket, leave a little space at the top of the basket so the lid will fit securely. You don’t need a lot of space, just make sure no food comes up over the top of the basket. If the lid is loose or the pot can’t securely seal, it’s possible your food will be undercooked. [5] X Research source Place the clear pot lid on top of your Instant Pot. As soon as you see steam, use the lid to trap it inside the Instant Pot. To protect your skin from the steam, wear an oven mitt or cover your hand with a kitchen towel while you’re putting on the lid. This way, you won’t accidentally get burned by rising steam. [18] X Research source If you are wondering how to steam in the Instant Pot without a steamer basket, there are a few options you can try.

Sometimes, I want my vegetables all nice and crunchy. Other times I want it lightly steamed and more tender. This steamed veggies recipe is an easy way to make tender vegetables that are delicious and full of flavor. I like that I have a tried and true method to steam my vegetables that produces consistent results. 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 Brussel sprouts: Trim the ends and remove the outer leaves from each Brussels sprout. If the sprouts are large, slice them in half. If they are small, you can leave them as is. It is important to remember that the Instant Pot will begin heating the water and producing steam while it builds up pressure, and that the food will start steaming during this time. Scroll down for the printable card with the Instant Pot Steam instructions, or read on for all the details. What can I steam in my Instant Pot?Listen for the beep that signals the food is done cooking. Stay near your pot so you are there when the timer goes off. It’s super important that you manually release the pressure as soon as you hear the beep. Otherwise, your food may overcook and get mushy. [11] X Research source Reheat either in a skillet on the stovetop or in the microwave till hot. What can I eat this recipe with?

Mixed veggies:I use a veggie mix containing broccoli florets, carrots, and cauliflower for this recipe, but you can mix whatever veggies you like. If you are planning to steam vegetables in the Instant Pot regularly, I highly recommend purchasing a steamer basket.Select “Pressure Cook.” Ensure the pressure level is set to “High Pressure” and the “Keep Warm” function is off. Set the cooking time to zero. Essentially you need to find a way to elevate the food out of the water so that it cooks in the steam rather than in the boiling water. Very fresh eggs (such as eggs from a neighbor or the farmers market) are often harder to peel. Try leaving them on the counter for a few days, which will help make them more peelable.

The solution to this problem is steaming vegetables in the Instant Pot a few times until you get tender vegetables every time. Ingredients You’ll Need

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 anything else you want. You can find Instant Pot’s time guide here: https://instantpot.com/instantpot-cooking-time/#tab-id-1. You will also need a steamer basket. To steam food, you want the water level to be below the level of the food. The easiest way to achieve this is to use a steamer basket to hold your food inside the Instant Pot inner bowl. Can I use a regular steamer in an Instant Pot? You may be wondering what is the difference between steam and pressure cook on Instant Pot? Or how do I use the Steam function, and does it still cook under pressure? In general, most veggies steam in as little as 1 to 5 minutes, but root veggies typically take longer. However, frozen veggies will need a longer steam time than fresh veggies. Similarly, most seafood cooks in 1 to 5 minutes.

Press the saute function. Look for the button on the lower-left side of the control panel. This allows you to heat the water up to create steam. However, the Instant Pot won’t pressure cook your veggies. [15] X Research source Reheating: Steamed vegetables can be reheated, but keep in mind that reheating vegetables also cooks them further, so make sure not to overheat them. Steaming is one of the healthiest methods of cooking fresh vegetables and can be a real lifesaver for those busy weeknight dinners. This recipe is for fresh vegetables. If you use frozen vegetables, the time needed would be slightly longer. We cooked the eggs on high in the Instant Pot. At that setting, the internal pressure is 10.2 to 11.6 psi.

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 don’t have a trivet, you can use rolled-up balls of tin foil inside the Instant Pot inner bowl to rest a smaller plate or bowl on (try to make it as level as possible). Broccoli: Cut the broccoli into florets. You can also peel the stem and slice it into 1/2-inch pieces. 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.