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    Home ยป Recipes ยป Instant Pot 101

    How to Cook Beets in the Instant Pot

    Dec 14, 2022. by Bhavana Patil. No Comments | This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Making perfectly cooked or boiled beets (beetroot) in the Instant Pot Pressure Cooker is so easy and is ready in about 30 minutes. Instant Pot Cooking time mainly depends on the size and the variety of beets.

    instant pot beets served on a plate

    Looking for more Indian Beetroot Recipes? Beetroot Rice, Beetroot and Chickpea Stir Fry, Beetroot Cutlets, Beetroot Kurma, Beetroot halwa.

    Ingredients

    ingredients to cook/boil beets in the instant pot

    How to Cook Beets in the Instant Pot

    Firstly wash and clean the beetroot with water.

    Add water into the instant pot insert. Place the trivet and then arrange the beets. I have used medium-sized beets here.

    step to add water and place beets on the trivet collage

    Close the lid on the Instant Pot, and turn the pressure valve to the SEALING position.

    Small Beets: MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK, HIGH, 10 minutes, natural pressure release.

    Medium Beets: MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK, HIGH, 15 minutes, natural pressure release.

    Large Beets: MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK, HIGH, 20 minutes, natural pressure release.

    Once the instant pot beeps,ย Wait for the pressure to release naturally, and then open the lid. Check the doneness of beets by inserting a knife or fork in the center.

    perfectly boiled beets and fork inserted to check the doneness

    Peel the skin and use it right away or store it without peeling in the refrigerator for later use.

    pressure cooker beets with skin peeled collage

    Note: These times mentioned will result in perfectly cooked beets, if you want softer beets then add 2 more minutes of pressure cooking.

    FAQs

    Can I cook Beets without a trivet?

    Trivet accessory usually comes with the Instant Pot when you purchase andย is designed to keep ingredients out of the water. I suggest cooking or steaming large beets with the trivet because cooking in the water will alter the texture and taste.
    However, you can boil the small or diced beets in water without the trivet.

    How long can I store boiled Beets?

    Boiled Beetroots without peeling skin can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days.

    What to do with leftover boiled Beets?

    Boiled beets are used to cook a variety of Indian dishes. You can add them to a salad, Beetroot Raita, Beetroot Paratha.

    More Instant Pot Basic Series

    • Steam Broccoli
    • Cook Chickpeas (Soak & No-Soak Method)
    • How to Boil Potatoes
    • One Minute Quinoa
    • How to Cook Sweet Potatoes

    Check out the complete guide on Instant Pot Steamed Vegetables from my blog.

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    instant pot beets served in a plate

    How to Cook Beets in the Instant Pot

    Bhavana Patil
    Making perfectly cooked or boiled beets in the Instant Pot Pressure Cooker is so easy andย are ready in about 30 minutes.
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    Servings: 2
    Calories : 110
    Course: Salad, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American, Indian
    Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Method: Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker
    Cook Time : 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time : 20 minutes minutes

    Equipment

    • Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker

    Ingredients
      

    Measuring cup usedย 1 cup = 250ml

    • 3 medium beetroots
    • 1.5 cups water

    Instructions
     

    Instant Pot Method:

    • Firstly wash and clean the beetroot with water. Add water into the instant pot insert. Place the trivet and then arrange the beets. I have usedย medium-sized beetsย here.
      step to add water and place beets on the trivet collage
    • Close the lid on the pot, and turn the pressure valve to theย SEALINGย position.
    • Small Beets:ย MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK,ย HIGH,ย 10ย minutes, natural pressure release.
      Medium Beets:ย MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK,ย HIGH,ย 15ย minutes, natural pressure release.
      Large Beets:ย MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK,ย HIGH,ย 20ย minutes, natural pressure release.
    • Once the instant pot beeps,ย Wait for the pressure to release naturally and then open the lid. Check the doneness of beets by inserting a knife or fork in the center.
      perfectly boiled beets and fork inserted to check the doneness
    • Peel the skin and use it right away or store it without peeling in the refrigerator for later use.
      Note:ย These times mentioned will result in perfectly cooked beets, if you want softer beets then add 2 more minutes of pressure cooking.
      instant pot beets served in a plate

    Notes

    Note:ย These times mentioned will result in perfectly cooked beets, if you want more softer beets then add 2 more minutes of pressure cooking.
    I have prepared this dish in my electric pressure cooker,ย Instant Pot DUO60 6 QT
    ย 
    Note:ย Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 4gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 208mgPotassium: 829mgFiber: 7gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 84IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 2mg
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