Steam Spinach in an InstantPot
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I think you are wasting the spinach and throwing out the most nutritious part of the vegetable. I would saute some onions and garlic first, then put the InstantPot at STEAM (no steam rack) for 3-4 min with 1 cup water. Then use SAUTE function until the water just dries out. This would be a way more nutritious dish. Also I would not use silicone for cooking.
The leftover water would probably be great for herbal tea.
Putting any plastic, silicone, anything not stainless in a high pressure, high heat steamer is a no no. You can get a stainless steel steam kit depending on insta pot size on Amazon. 🙂
You could use that water to make rice with too. The rice will take on some of the spinach flavor as well.
You should NOT consume this water! It is high is oxalic acid and blocks absorbtion of minerals. See this article or look up Nourishing Traditions. https://www.thehealthyhomeeconomist.com/should-vegetable-cooking-water-be-saved/
Thanks. I love to just drink the pot water.