Delicious and Quick Instant Pot Kung Pao Broccoli Recipe

Enjoy a mouthwatering dish of tender broccoli coated in a savory and spicy kung pao sauce made with peanuts and chili peppers. This Instant Pot recipe is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner that packs a punch of flavor.

Ingredients

• 1 head of broccoli, cut into florets
• 1/2 cup unsalted peanuts
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 inch ginger, minced
• 2-3 dried red chili peppers
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 green onions, chopped
• Cooked rice, for serving

Directions

1. Turn on the Instant Pot to sauté mode and add vegetable oil.
2. Add peanuts and stir until toasted, then remove and set aside.
3. Sauté garlic, ginger, and dried red chili peppers until fragrant.
4. Add broccoli florets and stir to coat with the aromatics.
5. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, cornstarch, and water.
6. Pour the sauce over the broccoli and mix well.
7. Close the Instant Pot lid and set to high pressure for 1 minute.
8. Quick release the pressure and stir in the toasted peanuts.
9. Serve the kung pao broccoli over cooked rice and top with chopped green onions.
10. Enjoy your delicious Instant Pot Kung Pao Broccoli!

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