Instant Pot Green Beans
Learn how to steam fresh green beans perfectly every time in the pressure cooker! Seasoned with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lime juice, it's a delicious healthy side dish.
Servings 2
Calories 35kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
Measuring cup used, 1 cup = 250ml
- ½ pound fresh green beans
- 1 cup water for steaming
- salt, pepper, fresh lime for seasoning, optional
Instructions
- Prepare Green Beans: Rinse green beans, drain well, and trim off the ends.
- Place green beans in instant pot: Pour 1 cup of water into a 6-quart pressure cooker (1.5 cups water for 8-quart). Place the steamer basket with green beans in the instant pot insert.
- Steam green beans in the instant pot: Close the Instant Pot with pressure valve to Sealing. For crisp-tender green beans, set the pressure cook time (high pressure) to 0 minutes.For softer green beans, set the pressure cook time (high pressure) for 1 to 2 minutes, depending on how soft you want your green beans.When the instant pot beeps, Do a quick release of pressure.
- Season: Remove green beans from Instant Pot and season as desired.
Video
Notes
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: 35kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 239mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 782IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg