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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, 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 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 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

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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 and 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
Total Time : 20 minutes

Equipment

  • Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker

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.
    step to add water and place beets on the trivet collage
  • Close the lid on the 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, 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: 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: 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

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