How to Cook Beets in the Instant Pot

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

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CAN I COOK BEETS WITHOUT TRIVET?

Trivet accessory usually comes with the Instant Pot when you purchase and 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 upto 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 in a salad , Beetroot Raita ,Beetroot Paratha.

HOW TO BOIL BEETS IN THE INSTANT POT STEP BY STEP

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.

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

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

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

Large Beets: MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK ,HIGH, 25 minutes, natural pressure release

Once the instant pot beeps, 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.

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

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

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How to Cook Beets in the Instant Pot

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

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Course: sides

Cuisine: American, Indian

Keyword: beetroot, instant pot beets, pressure cooker beetroot

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 2

Author: bhavana

Ingredients

Measuring cup used 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 used medium sized beets here.
• Close the lid on the pot, and turn pressure valve to SEALING position.
• Small Beets: MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK ,HIGH , 15 minutes, natural pressure release.
• Medium Beets: MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK ,HIGH, 20 minutes, natural pressure release.
• Large Beets: MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK ,HIGH, 25 minutes, natural pressure release
• Once the instant pot beeps, 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.
• Peel the skin and use right away Or store without peeling in the refrigerator for later use.

Notes

Note: 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, Instant Pot DUO60 6 QT

Note:Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition Facts

How to Cook Beets in the Instant Pot

Amount Per Serving

Calories 23.8 Calories from Fat 1

% Daily Value*

Fat 0.1g0%

Sodium 40mg2%

Carbohydrates 4.8g2%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 0.9g2%

Vitamin A 1IU0%

Vitamin C 2.5mg3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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