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Versatile Instant Pot Zucchini: Steamed or Sautéed

Offering two delightful ways to enjoy fresh zucchini, this recipe exploits the ease of use and versatility of your instant pot. Choose between vibrantly crunchy steamed zucchini, perfect as a chilled salad or standalone side, or indulge in the rich flavor of sautéed zucchini immersed in a gentle ble...
5
11 min
TOTAL TIME
79
CALORIES
$0.88
PER SERVING
Versatile Instant Pot Zucchini: Steamed or Sautéed
Ingredients
STEAMED ZUCCHINI
4 SERVINGS
Zucchini
1 lb zucchini
cut into chunks
Water
1 cup water
cold
Salt
1/2 tsp salt
or to taste
Ground Black Pepper
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
or to taste
SAUTÉED ZUCCHINI
Salt
1/2 tsp salt
or to taste
Garlic
4 cloves garlic
minced
Vegetable Oil
1 tbsp vegetable oil
Soy Sauce
1 tsp soy sauce
Zucchini
1 lb zucchini
cut into chunks
Directions
STEAMED ZUCCHINI
5 min
PREP TIME
6 min
COOK TIME
11 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Pour 1 cup of cold water into the Instant Pot and insert a steamer basket
2
Place the zucchini chunks inside the steamer basket
3
Secure the lid and set the venting knob to the sealing position
4
Select 'High Pressure' and cook for 1 minute before following with a quick release
5
Season the steamed zucchinis with salt and black pepper, and serve as a side dish or chilled salad
SAUTÉED ZUCCHINI
6
Change the Instant Pot to the 'Sauté More' function, waiting until it reads 'HOT'
7
Add the vegetable oil and spread it along the bottom of the pot
8
Add the salt and zucchini chunks, stirring occasionally for 4 minutes until well browned
9
Incorporate minced garlic and soy sauce, and continue to sauté for an additional minute
10
Adjust seasoning if required and serve the sautéed zucchini right away
Health Info
Macros
8g
CARBS
4g
FAT
3g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
LACTOSE FREE
VEGETARIAN
VEGAN
Contains these allergens
SOYBEANS
WHEAT
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