It’s really EASY to make perfect Instant Pot Green Beans! This recipe is enough for a small batch (two servings), but can easily be doubled.
If you’re looking for a crazy easy way to make green beans, may I suggest making them in an Instant Pot (if you have one)? After the Instant Pot comes to pressure, the beans only cook for ONE MINUTE!
The texture and flavor of the cooked green beans comes out wonderful, every single time. I recommend this easy, no-fuss method of cooking fresh (or frozen) green beans.
The green beans are pressure-cooked in low sodium broth, then seasoned with butter, salt and pepper after cooking. If you want to double the recipe, simply double the amount of green beans. There is no need to double the broth amount!
The recipe, as written, makes 2 good-sized servings (or 3 if you prefer smaller portions). Honestly… there is nothing difficult at all about preparing this veggie dish. Here’s how to make Instant Pot Green Beans.
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What Type Of Green Beans To Use
For this small batch recipe, you can use fresh green beans, or if they are not readily available, use frozen green beans.
Rinse the fresh beans, and trim the ends before they are cooked. If you are using frozen green beans, there is no need to thaw them!
How To Make Instant Pot Green Beans
Place the fresh, trimmed green beans or the STILL FROZEN green beans in the inner cannister of the Instant Pot.
NOTE: You can use a steamer basket to hold the green beans, if desired. I do not use one, and the beans turn out wonderful every time!
Measure ½ cup of low-sodium chicken broth (or veggie broth), and then pour it over the green beans in the Instant Pot.
Please note that the broth will not cover the green beans. It will only cover the bottom of the pot, which will provide steam while the beans cook.
Cook The Green Beans
Lock the lid in place, then flip the top venting knob to SEALING. Program the MANUAL button for 1 minute, cooking at High Pressure.
It will take about 10 minutes for the Instant Pot to come to full pressure, then the pressure gauge will pop up, and the timer will come on and begin 1 minute of high pressure cooking.
As soon as the cooking program has finished (my IP beeps), flip the top venting knob to VENTING, for a Quick Release of internal pressure. After all the steam has been released (and the pressure gauge on top has dropped back down), it is safe to open the lid of the Instant Pot.
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the green beans out of the liquid in the pot and place them in a serving bowl. Immediately top the hot green beans with butter, so it has a chance to melt from the heat.
Serve The Instant Pot Green Beans
Season the instant pot green beans with salt and black pepper, to taste, then serve them, while they are hot! This dish is so simple, yet it is very satisfying, and pairs well with a lot of main dishes.
I hope you give this simple dish a try, and trust you’ll enjoy Instant Pot Green Beans as much as we do! They taste GREAT, and I think you’ll be surprised at the result.
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- Instant Pot Beef Stew
- Instant Pot Cornbread
- Instant Pot Ground Beef Stroganoff
- Instant Pot Pork Carnitas
- Instant Pot Rice Pudding
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It's really EASY to make perfect Instant Pot Green Beans! This recipe is enough for a small batch (two servings), but can easily be doubled.
- ½ pound green beans* *can use fresh or frozen (do not thaw)
- ½ cup low sodium chicken broth* *or veggie broth - See NOTE below
- ¾ Tablespoon butter
- salt and black pepper, to taste
Place green beans (fresh or frozen)in inner cannister of the Instant Pot. Pour broth over the green beans. NOTE: Can use steamer basket for green beans, if desired.
Lock IP lid in place; flip top venting knob to SEALING. Program the MANUAL button for 1 minute at High Pressure. It will take about 10 minutes for the Instant Pot to reach full pressure. Pressure gauge will pop up, and the timer will come on and begin 1 minute of high pressure cooking.
As soon as cooking program has finished (my IP beeps), flip the top venting knob to VENTING, for a Quick Release of internal pressure. After all steam has been released (and pressure gauge on top has dropped down), it is safe to open the lid.
Using a slotted spoon, transfer green beans out of the liquid in the pot. Place them in a serving bowl. Immediately top the hot beans with butter, so it has a chance to melt. Season to taste with salt and pepper, then serve immediately! Enjoy!
NOTES:
**DOUBLING the recipe? Only use the same amount of broth indicated in ingredient list (Don't double the broth amount!).
**You can put the green beans in a steamer basket in the inner pot, if desired.
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