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

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You can also freeze them to preserve them for longer. Put them in an airtight container or freezer bag. To defrost if frozen, put the container of veggies in the fridge overnight. Prep and chop the vegetables ahead of time, store the fresh veggies in the refrigerator, and steam as needed. This way, you will always have freshly steamed vegetables and don’t need to worry about reheating them. Although this recipe tells you to set the pressure cooking time to zero minutes, the actual cooking time is about 10 to 15 minutes.

Here are a few related questions about cooking vegetables in the Instant Pot: How Long Does It Take to Steam Vegetables in an Instant Pot?You may be surprised to hear that bamboo steamers also work well in an Instant Pot. You just need to raise it up, so that the water underneath isn’t touching the bamboo steamer directly. Use a steamer basket for small food or food that may fall apart once cooked, rather than the trivet. This recipe is for fresh vegetables. If you use frozen vegetables, the time needed would be slightly longer.

Learn the fastest and easiest way to steam veggies without any hassle at all. This instant pot steamed vegetables recipe is so stress-free, you'll never want to steam veggies any other way again! Fruit: You can steam whole fruit like pears and apples directly on the trivet, or chopped fruit in a heatproof bowl on the trivet or in a steamer basket. 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?Place the steam basket into the Instant Pot. Lift the basket into the Instant Pot and place it on top of the trivet. Make sure the top of the basket is below the top edge of the pot so your lid will fit. Your food is now ready to steam! [6] X Research source You can find Instant Pot’s time guide here: https://instantpot.com/instantpot-cooking-time/#tab-id-1.