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    Home » Recipes » Side Dishes

    Published: Dec 26, 2020 Modified: May 2, 2023 by Nicole This post may contain affiliate links.

    Instant Pot Green Beans

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    Green beans don't have to be boring. With this simple seasoning combination and your Instant Pot, steamed fresh green beans are just moments away. You'll look forward to seeing these greens on your plate!

    a glass bowl full of cooked green beans in front of instant pot

    Green beans are a green vegetable my kids always fight over. Not because they don't want it, but because they want MORE. They love firm and soft green beans and this Instant Pot green beans recipe is a fast and simple way to get them made in no time flat. Perfect for busy or lazy days.

    I'll be honest, I often just think about cooking up a batch of these Instant Pot steamed green beans and letting the kids snack on them at random points in the day. I'm sure they'd actually love it.

    For more Instant Pot veggie recipes, make sure to check out my Instant Pot Asparagus, Instant Pot Steamed Broccoli, Instant Pot Cauliflower, and Instant Pot Brussel Sprouts.

    Why This Recipe Works

    1. It's super easy to make. What I love most about this green bean recipe is that it's a simple one-pot deal. Steam, mix in some seasonings, and done.
    2. It's pretty quick. Including the time to pressurize, cook, and release the pressure, I think we're looking at 15 minutes MAX. Not bad, considering I don't have to hover over the pot or do much physically.
    3. They're great with any meal. Serve these green beans up with any of your favorite main dishes like chicken, pork, or beef, and it's going to be great.
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    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🍽 Equipment Needed
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🍴 Recipe Tips
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Storage
    • 🍳 Reheating
    • 💭 FAQs
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments
    glass bowl of cooked green beans

    🥘 Ingredients

    Fresh Green Beans- You will want to use some fresh green beans that have been washed and trimmed.

    Water- Adding in water is necessary to get your Instant Pot to work properly.

    Olive Oil- This will help to hold seasonings onto the veggies after they've cooked.

    Seasonings- We like to keep the seasonings simple by just using Salt, Pepper, Onion Powder, and Garlic Powder.

    For the exact amounts needed, please see the recipe card below.

    🍽 Equipment Needed

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    • Instant Pot
    • Measuring Spoons

    🔪 Instructions

    Check out how to make Instant Pot green beans with these simple step-by-step instructions:

    Wash your fresh green beans and cut off the ends. If needed, break long green beans in half so that they fit inside the Instant Pot.

    Place one cup of water (or 1.5 cups of water if using an 8qt IP) in the pot liner.

    Place the green beans inside the Instant Pot or in an Instant Pot Steamer Basket.

    washed green beans in instant pot steam basket

    Set to High Pressure and Cook for 1 minute.

    Do a quick release of the pressure and then open the lid.

    Remove the green beans and drain the liquid.

    Set the Instant Pot to Saute Mode and set the timer for 3 minutes, we will not need all 3 minutes.

    Add in the olive oil and seasonings and toss the green beans to coat.

    sauted green beans with seasonings in instant pot

    Turn off Instant Pot and remove green beans.

    Serve warm.

    close up of cooked green beans in bowl

    🍴 Recipe Tips

    I recently bought an Instant Pot steamer basket because 90% of what I use the Instant Pot for these days in steamed veggies. You can choose to buy this aftermarket product or steam veggies without it.

    Using the trivet or simply placing the veggies in the water at the bottom of the liner (sort of like boiling) will work too.

    The amount of water needed varies per Instant Pot. A 6 quart Instant Pot will need just 1 cup of water, whereas an 8 qt should have 1.5 cups of water. This is simply to maintain the minimum liquid threshold needed to get the Instant Pot's to work without fail.

    The water will be drained before seasoning the greens and only serves the purpose of steaming the green beans to our desired tenderness.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Storage

    Leftover green beans can be stored in the fridge in a covered container for up to 5 days. For best results, eat sooner rather than later. Green beans tend to lose that crisp bite and become chewy as they age.

    🍳 Reheating

    You can reheat the green beans by placing them on a plate in the microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute depending on how many you have to warm up.

    💭 FAQs

    How long to cook green beans in Instant Pot

    You can steam these Instant Pot fresh green beans for anywhere between 0-3 minutes. 0 minutes on High Pressure will give you a very firm bite, whereas 3 minutes will be much more tender, if not a bit mushy.

    How to season steamed green beans

    I like to use a very basic combination of salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder for my green beans when I want a simple side dish. Using minced garlic, bacon bits, cooked onions, or even parmesan cheese and lemon juice can also be great ideas for getting more flavor into your greens!

    Do steamed green beans freeze well?

    Yes, they will freeze well. Because they have already been cooked, there is nothing to do except allow the green beans to cool completely and place them in an airtight container in the freezer.
    They can last up to 12 months in the freezer if properly stored! Of course, eating them sooner rather than later helps to avoid freezer burn and flavor loss.

    a bowl of seasoned cooked green beans in front of instant pot

    Here are some more great Instant Pot recipes to try

    • Instant Pot Hot Dogs
    • Instant Pot Bacon
    • Instant Pot Chicken Spaghetti
    • Instant Pot Ham and Bean Soup

    📖 Recipe

    Instant Pot Green Beans
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    Instant Pot Green Beans

    Green beans don't have to be boring. With this simple seasoning combination and your Instant Pot, steamed fresh green beans are just moments away. You'll look forward to seeing these greens on your plate!
    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 1 minute min
    Saute 3 minutes mins
    Total Time 9 minutes mins
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 48kcal
    Cost Recipe $1.10 / Serving $0.28
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    Equipment

    • Instant Pot
    • Measuring Spoons

    Ingredients

    • ½ pound Fresh green beans ($0.84)
    • 1 cup Water ($0.00)
    • 1 Tablespoons Olive oil ($0.13)
    • ¼ teaspoon Salt ($0.02)
    • ⅛ teaspoon Black pepper ($0.01)
    • ½ teaspoon Onion powder ($0.05)
    • ½ teaspoon Garlic powder ($0.05)
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    Instructions

    • Wash your green beans and trim off the ends.
    • Place one cup of water into the Instant Pot, or if using an 8 qt Instant Pot, use 1.5 cups of water.
    • Place the green beans in a steamer basket or on the trivet and lower into Instant Pot.
    • Cook on High Pressure for 1 minute.
    • Quick release the pressure within the Instant Pot and carefully remove the green beans.
    • Drain liquid inside liner and return liner to pot.
    • Set to Saute for 3 minutes and add in the olive oil and seasonings. Stir to mix. You will not need the full 3 minutes.
    • Toss in the green beans and stir to combine.
    • Remove green beans, turn off Instant Pot, and serve warm.

    Notes

    Recipe Tips

    For a firmer green bean do High Pressure 0 minutes. For a softer green bean, you can cook for 2 minutes. Green beans cooked for 3 minutes are very soft and kind of mushy. 
    I recently bought an Instant Pot steamer basket because 90% of what I use the Instant Pot for these days in steamed veggies. You can choose to buy this aftermarket product or steam veggies without it. Using the trivet or simply placing the veggies in the water at the bottom of the liner (sort of like boiling) will work too.
    The amount of water needed varies per Instant Pot. A 6 quart Instant Pot will need just 1 cup of water whereas an 8 qt should have 1.5 cups of water. This is simply to maintain the minimum liquid threshold needed to get the Instant Pots to work without fail. The water will be drained before seasoning the greens and only serves the purpose of steaming the green beans to our desired tenderness.

    Storage

    Leftover green beans can be stored in the fridge in a covered container for up to 5 days. For best results, eat sooner rather than later. Green beans tend to lose that crisp bite and become chewy as they age. 

    Reheat

    You can reheat the green beans by placing them on a plate in the microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute depending on how many you have to warm up.
    They will freeze well. Because they have already been cooked, there is nothing to do except allow the green beans to cool completely and place them in an airtight container in the freezer. They can last up to 12 months in the freezer if properly stored! Of course, eating them sooner rather than later helps to avoid freezer burn and flavor loss.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1scoop | Calories: 48kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3.6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2.5g | Sodium: 151.1mg | Potassium: 119.7mg | Fiber: 1.5g | Sugar: 1.8g | Vitamin A: 19.8IU | Vitamin C: 6.9mg | Calcium: 22.8mg | Iron: 0.6mg
    Author NicoleDurham
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
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