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“Roasted” Garlic Lemon Paleo Instant Pot Broccoli

Last Updated on October 25, 2019 by Jean Choi 19 Comments

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Make perfectly steamed Paleo Instant Pot Broccoli, along with the most delicious “roasted” garlic lemon dressing, all without turning on the oven!

Roasted Garlic Lemon Paleo Instant Pot Broccoli

Broccoli is one of those side dishes that’s a staple in our house. It goes well with almost all dishes, and it’s one of the few vegetable that my husband actually enjoys. I used to love roasted broccoli, but recently switched over to the steamed version. Either way, broccoli is just so delicious in all forms, and I especially love it seasoned with garlic and lemon.

One of the newest ways I’ve been cooking broccoli that’s been a LIFE CHANGER is in the Instant Pot. It’s so easy, SO quick, and there are just so many less dishes at the end of it all. In this “Roasted” Garlic Lemon Paleo Instant Pot Broccoli, both the garlic and broccoli are cooked in the Instant Pot and all if it’s done in less than 30 minutes.

Roasted Garlic Lemon Paleo Instant Pot Broccoli

Roasted Garlic Lemon Paleo Instant Pot Broccoli

You may be confused with the instructions when it says that you set the Instant Pot to 0 minutes for the broccoli, but that’s correct. The broccoli will cook super quickly as the Instant Pot comes to pressure, and that’s all it needs. You release the pressure as soon as you hear it beep, and you’ll have a perfectly cooked broccoli that’s ready to be seasoned.

And the “roasted” garlic lemon dressing, guys. I kinda wanna put it on EVERYTHING. It’s such a great flavor combo and I couldn’t stop eating these until they were gone. If you are in need of a new way to prepare your broccoli, I highly recommend you try this Instant Pot method, because it’s absolutely delicious. I’m pretty sure this will be the only way we cook broccoli until we get sick of it!

Roasted Garlic Lemon Paleo Instant Pot Broccoli

"Roasted" Garlic Lemon Paleo Instant Pot Broccoli

Make perfectly steamed Paleo Instant Pot Broccoli, along with the most delicious "roasted" garlic lemon dressing, all without turning on the oven!
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Course: Side Dish
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 122kcal
Author: Jean Choi

Ingredients

  • 1 small head of garlic
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tbsp + 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 heads of broccoli separated into florets (about 6 cups of florets)
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt plus more to taste
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper Omit for AIP
  • Sprinkle of crushed red pepper, for garnish Optional: omit for AIP

Instructions

  • Slice off the top of the garlic head. 
  • Pour water into the Instant Pot and fit a steamer basket over the water. 
  • Place the garlic head on the steamer and drizzle 1 tsp of olive oil over it.
  • Close the the lid and make sure the pressure valve is set to SEALING. Set it to HIGH on MANUAL for 8 minutes. 
  • Once it beeps to a finish, wait 10 minutes for the pressure to release naturally. 
  • Open the lid and carefully remove the garlic and set aside to cool. Leave the water and the steamer basket in the Instant Pot.
  • Add broccoli florets to the Instant Pot on the steamer basket, while the water is still hot.
  • Close the the lid and make sure the pressure valve is set to SEALING. Set it to MANUAL for 0 minutes. 
  • Immediate release the pressure valve once it beeps to a finish and open the lid. 
  • Transfer the broccoli florets to a mixing bowl.
  • Once the garlic is cool enough to handle, gently squeeze out the cloves and place in a blender.
  • Add 2 tbsp of olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the blender with the garlic cloves and blend until smooth and creamy.
  • Pour the lemon garlic sauce over the broccoli. Gently toss together. Taste and add more sea salt, if needed.
  • Garnish with crushed red peppers, if using, and serve.
Nutrition Facts
"Roasted" Garlic Lemon Paleo Instant Pot Broccoli
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 122 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Sodium 457mg20%
Potassium 664mg19%
Carbohydrates 15g5%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 1265IU25%
Vitamin C 184.2mg223%
Calcium 95mg10%
Iron 1.5mg8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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By Jean Choi | February 12, 2018

Comments

  1. Joni Gomes says

    February 19, 2018 at 9:37 am

    5 stars
    Love the vibrant color of the broccoli! Garlic and lemon love broccoli and broccoli loves them back 🙂

    Reply
  2. Lindsey Dietz says

    February 19, 2018 at 11:55 am

    5 stars
    I love how bright green broccoli cooked in the IP is! And I can’t even eat broccoli without lemon, so great addition!

    Reply
  3. Christina Shoemaker says

    February 19, 2018 at 12:58 pm

    5 stars
    It’s hard to beat broccoli! Yours is the most vibrant color! I love how simple you prepare it and THAT LEMON SAUCE sounds perfect! Lemon makes everything better, doesn’t it? Yum!!

    Reply
  4. linda spiker says

    February 19, 2018 at 3:26 pm

    5 stars
    Beautiful! What a fabulous dish!

    Reply
  5. Megan Stevens says

    February 19, 2018 at 4:23 pm

    5 stars
    Pinning this, thank you!! Just the right color of broccoli, perfectly cooked! And yay for garlic and lemon with broccoli: whole lotta yum! 😉

    Reply
  6. Yvonne says

    February 20, 2018 at 7:10 am

    5 stars
    Thank you so much for this quick and easy Instant Pot recipe. I am such a fan of the Instant Pot and love the flavors of lemon and garlic!

    Reply
  7. Tessa@tessadomesticdiva.com says

    February 20, 2018 at 6:00 pm

    5 stars
    Totally genius to make a side in the IP!! I definitely want to try this!!

    Reply
  8. Carrie | Clean Eating Kitchen says

    February 21, 2018 at 6:22 am

    5 stars
    The dressing sounds divine! Such a great side dish 🙂

    Reply
  9. Cathy says

    February 21, 2018 at 6:49 am

    5 stars
    Your roasted garlic lemon dressing looks delicious! I must get myself an Instant Pot!

    Reply
  10. Yang says

    February 21, 2018 at 3:46 pm

    5 stars
    I never would have thought of putting broccoli in the instant pot. But look at that colour, it just looks perfect!

    Reply
  11. Monique says

    February 22, 2018 at 3:28 am

    5 stars
    Broccoli is actually one of my favourite foods in the whole world 🙂 With lemon sauce on top it is just heavenly – this recipe looks so delicious!

    Reply
  12. Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says

    February 22, 2018 at 3:25 pm

    5 stars
    This is so good! I love how easy it is to make in the IP! The perfect side dish for any meal!

    Reply
  13. Leslie-Anne says

    February 25, 2018 at 5:43 pm

    5 stars
    GREAT idea with the roasting the garlic in instant pot! Seriously! So you add the broccoli for 0 minutes? Really it just steams in the time it comes back to pressure? I can’t wait to try this and I have a head of broccoli in my fridge!

    Reply
  14. Tatiana says

    February 26, 2018 at 1:25 am

    5 stars
    Broccoli is so easy to cook in instant pot. a simple side dish and the addition of garlic makes it even better

    Reply
  15. Mira says

    February 26, 2018 at 4:02 am

    5 stars
    Here’s another reason to use my IP. I seriously don’t use it enough. This sounds super simply to make and yummy!

    Reply
  16. Alisar says

    October 7, 2018 at 11:51 am

    Black Pepper is ok for AIP, no need to omit 🙂

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      October 7, 2018 at 3:13 pm

      I follow Sarah Ballantyne’s guide for AIP and she says to avoid them in the elimination phase (https://www.thepaleomom.com/spices-on-autoimmune-protocol/). But if it works for you, great!

      Reply
  17. Judy says

    December 30, 2020 at 6:35 pm

    5 stars
    Absolutely perfect.

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      January 14, 2021 at 4:31 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply

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