As if frozen veggies weren’t easy enough, they just got a whole lot easier, thanks to my Instant Pot. I almost always keep frozen veggies on hand to add into soups and stews, and for a quick side to add to our dinners. If you’re an electric pressure cooker newbie, this is a great recipe for you to start with.
Hint: You can really use any frozen veggies here. Experiment with the times a bit to see what you like. It’s fun!
Fun Fact: My kids actually LOVE brussels sprouts so we make these quite a bit. They’re crazy cheap in the freezer case at Aldi. Honestly, I didn’t even know what they were until I was an adult and Mr. Awesome introduced me to them! He’s so good for me. Naturally, I didn’t know how to cook them, and had to learn.
Up until I got my Instant Pot I always cooked frozen brussels sprouts on the stovetop following the directions on the package. This works fine, if you can stand there and watch a pot boil, or remember to come back to it before it boils over and creates a mess. Let’s just say I’m too much of an adventurer, and I don’t sit still long enough to do either of those things! Okay, really, I just struggle with being super impatient and get distracted easily.
Now I can dump a bag of veggies into my Instant Pot (with a steamer placed within the liner first, and a cup of water), set it on manual for “0” minutes, and get the perfect veggies every time!
Many frozen veggies, or reheated soups I set at “0”.
Click here for a link to a steamer basket like I personally use. My husband brought it to our marriage, it’s ancient, but darn, it works well! And here is a link to the steamer basket I *wish* I was using. But you know, my FOCUS words this year were about being INTENTIONAL and IMPROVISING. I can’t intentionally go and spend money on a fancy steamer basket when the one I have works just fine. Someday though, someday.
Frozen Brussels Sprouts in the Instant Pot
Frozen veggies are a snap using the Instant Pot. Set it, and forget it!
Ingredients
- 1-2 Bags of Brussels Sprouts
- 1 C. Water
Instructions
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Place a steamer basket in the pot.
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Add 1 C. Water.
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Pour frozen bag of Brussels Sprouts into the steamer basket.
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Press "Manual" and set the pot for "0" or "1" (more tender) minutes.
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Secure the lid and seal the steam valve.
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When the pot is done you may do a quick release of pressure by opening the steam valve. However, if you forget it, the pot will switch to warm and keep your veggies ready until you are! I often don't release the steam until a few minutes have passed.
I’m trying this now! I don’t have a manual button on mine so I’m hoping steam on 3 minutes works well! Thanks for posting!
I hope that worked well for you!
Thank you for sharing but definitely way too long for the time (for us anyway). I would go for 0 minutes next time. They were very mushy.
Thanks, Joyce! I think you’re right, I will update the post right now. I appreciate your feedback.
I DID IT! Not even a half bag frozen brussel sprouts. Set for 1 minute and quick release after another minute. Perfect! Thank you!
Excellent!!
I like my sprouts VERY tender. Should I go for 3 minutes or more?
From my experience 3 minutes is great, you could go more, but they may end up mashable (which is still delicious).
Thanks!!
Thank you for this recipe!
I made only slight adjustments as we like them medium soft (and usually roasted):
3 12 oz bags
2 cups water
Set IP on 2 minutes high, turn off keep warm
Quick Release. When done drain & heat olive oil in the liner on medium-high, toss in sprouts, add S&P to taste & briefly / slightly brown in the liner.
Keep up the good work and congrats on your anniversary.
This sounds wonderful! I will give this a try, thank you for sharing here!
I love that you experimented with this. I’ll have to give your method a try!
Hope it works for you!
Going to try similar with frozen okra.