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Instant Pot Zucchini Slices Recipe
Here's how to make super simple Instant Pot Zucchini Slices that you can use in a variety of ways. Serve the steamed zucchini as a main or side dish, or freeze it to use in smoothies. Steaming zucchini in the pressure cooker is an easy way to prepare this summer squash.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 16 min⏳ Prep: 5 min🔥 Cook: 1 min👤 Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition📖 cleaneatingkitchen
🥘 Ingredients
Check off ingredients as you prepare them:
🍳 Cookware
- pot
- baking sheet
- bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Place the trivet or steamer basket inside a 6-quart Instant Pot. Add the water.
water1 cup
2
Place the zucchini chunks on top of the trivet. It’s okay if some fall through into the water.
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3
Lock on the lid and set the time to high pressure for ⏱️ 1 minute. When the cooking time is up, quick-release the pressure, being careful of the steam.
4
Remove the lid and use tongs to transfer the zucchini chunks to a parchment-lined baking sheet for freezing. Or, you can use tongs to remove the zucchini to a bowl to serve immediately.
medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch slices2
5
Serve warm, or place the baking sheet in the freezer for at least ⏱️ 6 hours. Transfer the frozen zucchini chunks to a zip-top bag and place in the freezer for up to 2 months.
medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch slices2
Nutrition Facts
calories
17 calories
fat Content
0.3 g
serving Size
1/2 cup
fiber Content
1 g
sugar Content
2.5 g
sodium Content
10.2 mg
protein Content
1.2 g
trans Fat Content
0 g
cholesterol Content
0 mg
carbohydrate Content
3 g
saturated Fat Content
0.1 g
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