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Instant Pot Kung Pao Broccoli

Instant Pot Kung Pao Broccoli is a quick and healthy dish that brings the vibrant flavors of traditional Kung Pao chicken into a vegetarian option. With tender broccoli florets, peanuts, and a spicy sauce, this dish is both satisfying and packed with nutrients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4 People
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Instant Pot
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Measuring spoons
  • 1 Mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 cup bell peppers, diced
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes Adjust to taste.
  • 1/2 cup roasted peanuts
  • Cooked rice for serving For a complete meal.

Instructions
 

  • Start by preparing the ingredients: chop the broccoli and bell peppers, mince the garlic and ginger, and measure out the other ingredients.
  • In the Instant Pot, combine 1 cup of water with the broccoli and bell peppers. Close the lid, set the valve to seal, and cook on high pressure for 2 minutes.
  • Once the cooking time is complete, do a quick release of the pressure. Open the lid and remove the vegetables, setting them aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, sesame oil, minced garlic, minced ginger, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
  • Pour the sauce mixture into the Instant Pot, and select the sauté function. Cook for about 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.
  • Add the cooked broccoli and bell peppers back into the pot, tossing to coat them in the sauce. Simmer for 1-2 minutes to heat through.
  • Stir in the roasted peanuts just before serving.
  • Serve the Kung Pao Broccoli over cooked rice for a complete meal.

Notes

You can adjust the heat level by altering the amount of red pepper flakes used.
Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots or snap peas for more variety.
If you want a non-vegetarian option, grilled chicken can be added to the recipe.