Can I use a 3-quart pressure cooker for this cooked cabbage recipe?

Yes, but remember to never fill the bowl over the max line.

Can I use water instead of broth?

Yes, but your cooked cabbage made in the pressure cooker will have a lot more flavor if you use vegetable broth or chicken broth.

Will this cooked cabbage recipe make my kitchen stink?

You likely won't smell the cabbage while it's cooking, but you will get the odor of cooked cabbage when you release the pressure and/or open the lid. Ideally, you would open a window to get the smell of cooked cabbage out of your kitchen.

Could I pressure cook a whole cabbage without chopping it?

Yes, I'm sure you can! But, I haven't tried it and chopping the cabbage at least into wedges will ensure that it gets cooked through.

Instant Pot Steamed Cabbage (Simple Recipe)

Ingredients

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1 head green or red cabbage, chopped roughly
1 teaspoon dried oregano or dried thyme
3/4 cup reduced sodium vegetable broth
salt and pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Combine the cabbage, dried herbs, and broth to the bowl of an 6-quart electric pressure cooker.
Lock the lid and set the time to 4 minutes at high pressure.
When the cooking time is complete, carefully use the quick-release to get rid of the pressure. Remove the lid and use tongs to remove the cabbage to a serving bowl. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
Serve hot and refrigerate or freeze any leftovers.

Notes

You can use water instead of broth to cook the cabbage, if you prefer.
If you like the cooked cabbage to be slightly crunchy, decrease the time a minute or two and if you like the cabbage very soft add a minute or two.
You can store the cooked cabbage in the refrigerator for 3 days in an airtight container.
You can mix in cooked sausage, shredded chicken, or ground beef to the cooked cabbage to add protein and make this into a filling meal. For plant-based options, add in seasoned tempeh or black beans.
The total cooking time includes approximately 10 minutes for the Instant Pot to come up to pressure.

Author: Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 4 minutes
Category: Side dish
Method: pressure cooker
Cuisine: Healthy
Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Calories: 60
Sugar: 7.5 g
Sodium: 119.8 mg
Fat: 0.3 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 14.3 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 2.7 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg