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    Home » Instant Pot Side Dishes

    Instant Pot Green Beans

    Posted: Feb 21, 2021 · Updated: May 2, 2021 by Tonje

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    Serve these easy Instant Pot green beans as a quick and simple side dish. Steamed green beans pair perfectly with any entree, and they are incredibly easy to make.

    Close up of a plate of steamed green beans.
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    • Why you'll love it
    • Steamed green beans
    • Instructions
    • Frozen green beans
    • Top tips
    • Serving suggestions
    • Variations
    • Leftovers
    • Frequently asked questions
    • You might also like these recipes
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    Why you'll love it

    • Steamed green beans is a plain, simple and traditional side dish that pairs perfectly with almost any entree.
    • Green beans are affordable and easily available.
    • As the Instant Pot has a timer, you don't have to risk overcooking the green beans.
    • They are healthy, low carb, low calorie and suitable for almost all diets, including low carb, keto, paleo, whole30 and vegan.

    Browse our collection of easy Instant Pot side dishes for more healthy meal inspiration.

    Steamed green beans

    Steamed green beans are a popular side dish. The green beans are steamed over hot water, making them softer and easier to eat, without adding any seasoning or additional flavor.

    If you find steamed green beans to be plain, you can add a variety of toppings for flavor, or simply serve them with a flavorful entree and sauce.

    Green beans in an Instant Pot.

    Instructions

    1. Add 1 cup water to your Instant Pot.
    2. Wash and rinse the green beans, and cut off any stems.
    3. Add a steamer basket or a trivet to the Instant Pot, and place the green beans on top.
    4. Close and seal the lid on the Instant Pot, and cook using the MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK setting for 0 minutes. The green beans will finish steaming by the time the Instant Pot reaches pressure.
    5. Quickly release the pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions, and remove the green beans from the Instant Pot.
    6. Serve the green beans immediately with your favorite entree.

    Frozen green beans

    Only got frozen green beans? No problem! You can make Instant Pot frozen green beans using the same instructions.

    Steamed frozen green beans will be slightly softer than steamed fresh green beans, but still taste fantastic. The Instant Pot method is a fantastic way to cook either one of them.

    Top tips

    • Setting the timer to 0 gives the green beans enough time to gently steam. If you want really soft green beans, you can set the timer to 1 instead.
    • Make sure to wash the green beans, and cut off any stems before cooking.
    Close up image of green beans in a pressure cooker.

    Serving suggestions

    Green beans are best enjoyed as an easy side dish. Here are some delicious entrees that you can serve them with:

    • Slow Cooker Sausage Casserole - A simple but flavorful sausage casserole.
    • Chicken and Leek Risotto - This creamy risotto is incredibly easy to make.
    • Air Fryer Sausage - Sausages and green beans are a great easy dinner option.
    • Spatchcock Chicken - Serve green beans with your roast chicken.
    • Roast Topside of Beef - Steamed vegetables are perfect to serve with roast beef.

    Variations

    Other veggies: You can steam other semi hard vegetables at the same time as the green beans. Try adding sliced carrots, broccoli, cauliflower or asparagus to the Instant Pot at the same time.

    Toppings: Top your steamed green beans with flavorful garnishes such as lemon juice, grated Parmesan, chopped almonds, crispy onions, red pepper flakes, sliced red onions, olives, or crispy bacon.

    Leftovers

    Store leftover Instant Pot green beans in a sealed container in a refrigerator for up to 4 days. You can eat them cold, but I prefer to warm them up in a microwave for a few minutes and serve them warm.

    You can also re-use leftover green beans in other dishes, like Hamburger Soup.

    A plate of steamed green beans with lemon wedges.

    Frequently asked questions

    How long do you steam green beans in the Instant Pot?

    You only have to steam them for 0 minutes.

    Do you need an Instant Pot with a steam setting to steam vegetables?

    No! You can steam vegetables in a pressure cooker by using the manual or pressure cook setting.

    How do you steam vegetables without a steamer basket?

    If you don't have a steamer basket, you can use a trivet, or a stainless steel colander or pasta strainer that fits.

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    Recipe

    Instant Pot Green Beans.

    Instant Pot Green Beans

    These Instant Pot green beans are steamed green beans prepared in a pressure cooker. A simple, but delicious side dish that pairs well with any entree for dinner.
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    Created by: Tonje
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    Prep Time 2 mins
    Cook Time 0 mins
    Time to Pressure 10 mins
    Total Time 12 mins
    Course Dinner, Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 8 kcal

    Equipment

    • Instant Pot
    • Steamer Basket
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    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 cup water
    • 1 bunch green beans

    Instructions
     

    • Add 1 cup water to your Instant Pot.
    • Wash and rinse the green beans, and cut off any stems.
    • Add a steam basket or a trivet to the Instant Pot, and place the green beans on top.
    • Close and seal the lid on the Instant Pot, and cook using the MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK setting for 0 minutes. The green beans will finish steaming by the time the Instant Pot reaches pressure.
    • Quickly release the pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions, and remove the green beans from the Instant Pot.
    • Serve the green beans immediately with your favorite entree.

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    Notes

    • The instructions are made for a 6 qt Instant Pot. If you have a larger pressure cooker, you should add a little more water to cover the bottom of the pot thoroughly.
    • Add garnishes for flavor, such as toasted almonds, lemon juice or Parmesan.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 8kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 53mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 173IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 1mg
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