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Instant Pot Green Beans.
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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.
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Time to Pressure10 minutes
Total Time12 minutes
Course: Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy, green beans, healthy, instant pot, keto, pressure cooker, vegan
Servings: 4
Calories: 8kcal
Author: Tonje

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: 8kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 53mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 173IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg