Instant Pot Zucchini Recipes

INSTANT POT ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• 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~
• 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.

INSTANT POT ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Put zucchini and water in the Instant Pot. Close the lid and turn the valve to a Sealing position. Press the "Pressure Cook" or "Manual" button and set the time to 2 minutes on High pressure.
• When it's done cooking, quick release (QR) the steam. Drain zucchini in a colander.
• Add olive oil and minced garlic to the Instant Pot and press the Saute button. When the garlic starts sizzling (in about 1 minute), add drained zucchini, tomato sauce, salt, red pepper flakes and Italian seasoning, and mix until combined. Add salt to taste if needed. Cook for 2 minutes, then remove to a serving dish.

INSTANT POT® ZUCCHINI STEEL CUT OATMEAL

Steps:

• Melt coconut oil in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) set to the Saute function. Add oats and toast until they are starting to brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn off Saute function. Add water, almond milk, zucchini, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir lightly.
• Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 4 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir in maple syrup and vanilla extract.
• Divide oatmeal evenly between 4 bowls. Top each bowl with 1 tablespoon walnuts.