Instant Pot Zucchini

5 from 4 votes

Recipe by Amy + Jacky | PressureCookRecipes.com

2 quick & easy ways to make tasty crunchy Instant Pot Zucchini! These refreshingly juicy steamed zucchini or savory-garlicky sauteed zucchini are deliciously easy to eat. You can serve these hot or cold - great as a simple side dish or add on to your salads.

Servings 4

Total Time 10

Ingredients

#1 Pressure Cook Method - Steamed Zucchini

▢ 1 pound (454g) zucchini , cut into 0.75” thick chunks
▢ 1 cup (250ml) cold water
▢ Salt and black pepper

#2 Sauteed Method - Garlic Soy Sauce Zucchini

▢ 1 pound (454g) zucchini
▢ 1 tablespoon (15ml) vegetable oil
▢ A pinch salt
▢ 1 teaspoon (5ml) regular soy sauce
▢ 4 (12g) garlic cloves , minced

Equipment

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Instant Pot Pressure Cooker

Instructions

#1 Pressure Cook Method - Steamed Zucchini

Place Zucchini in Instant Pot: Add 1 cup (250 ml) of cold water and steamer basket in Instant Pot. Place 1lb (454g) zucchini chunks in the steamer basket.
*Pro Tip: Ensure you're using 1 cup (250 ml) of Cold Water because using hot or warm water will directly affect the final results.
Pressure Cook Zucchini: Close lid, then turn Venting Knob to Sealing position. Pressure Cook at High Pressure for 0 - 1 minute, then immediately Quick Release. Open the lid carefully.
Season & Serve Zucchini: Season zucchinis with salt & black pepper, then give it a few tosses. Serve the zucchini as a side dish or chilled for a salad. Enjoy~

#2 Sauteed Method - Garlic Soy Sauce Zucchini

Saute Zucchini in Instant Pot: Heat up Instant Pot using "Sauté More" function, and wait until it says "HOT". Drizzle 1 tbsp olive oil in the inner pot, and ensure to coat the oil over the whole bottom of the pot.
Add 1lb (454g) zucchini chunks and a pinch of salt in Instant Pot. Give it a quick stir. Leave the zucchini alone for 1.5 minute, then stir again.
*Pro Tip: Stir once every minute for 3 - 4 minutes until the zucchini are well browned.
Add Garlic & Soy Sauce: Add in minced garlic and 1 tsp (5ml) regular soy sauce, then saute for another minute.
Season & Serve Zucchini: Taste one of the zucchini to make sure it’s thoroughly cooked. Adjust the seasoning by adding more salt if necessary (for reference, we added 1 - 2 more pinches of salt). Serve immediately & enjoy these sauteed zucchini.

Notes

Can I cook more or less zucchini? This recipe was tested using 1 lb (454g) zucchini chunks. If you want to use more or less zucchini, please decrease or increase the pressure cooking time accordingly.

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Author: Amy + Jacky

Calories: 19kcal

Nutrition