15-30 min6 servingsAmerican

Lemon Ginger Broccoli and Carrots

By The I Love my Instant Pot Anti-Inflammatory Diet Recipe Book by Maryea Flaherty

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6 servings

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15-30 min

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Easy

Lemon Ginger Broccoli and Carrots
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Recipe Details

Course: Side Dish

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 10 min

Cook Time: 5 min

Total Time: 15-30 min

Cooking Technique: Pressure Cook, Sauté

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 inch fresh ginger
  • 1 clove of garlic garlic
  • 2 broccoli crowns
  • 2 large carrots
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • Juice from 1/2 large lemon
  • 1/4 cup Water
Fresh ginger gives a zesty bite to two familiar vegetables. Not only is fresh ginger a great flavor enhancer for many dishes, it also adds its strong anti-inflammatory powers. It’s been used medicinally for centuries and is helpful to incorporate into your diet as often as possible. It’s a perfect match with fresh garlic to flavor the carrots and broccoli in this recipe.

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Add the oil to the inner pot. Press the Sauté button and heat oil 2 minutes.
  2. Add the ginger and garlic and sauté 1 minute. Add the broccoli, carrots, and salt and stir to combine. Press the Cancel button.
  3. Add the lemon juice and water and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any brown bits. Secure the lid.
  4. Press the Manual or Pressure Cook button and adjust the time to 2 minutes.
  5. When the timer beeps, quick-release pressure until float valve drops and then unlock lid.
  6. Serve immediately.

Notes

CALORIES: 67 | FAT: 2g | PROTEIN: 3g | SODIUM: 245mg | FIBER: 3g | CARBOHYDRATES: 10g | SUGAR: 3g

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