Easy Instant Pot Green Beans
Description
These Easy Instant Pot Green Beans are quick, healthy, and delicious—perfectly cooked and ready in minutes for any meal or holiday gathering!
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 cup water or broth
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp butter or olive oil, optional
- 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and trim the ends of the green beans.
- Pour 1 cup of water or broth into the Instant Pot. Place the green beans inside, either directly or in a steamer basket.
- Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and add garlic (if using).
- Seal the Instant Pot lid and set it to Manual (High Pressure) for 0-1 minutes depending on how tender you prefer the beans.
- Once the cooking time is up, perform a quick release by turning the valve to release the steam.
- If desired, toss with butter or olive oil for extra flavor. Serve immediately!
Equipment
- Pressure Cooker, Instant Pot or Ninja Foodi
- Tongs
Notes
Notes:
- For a softer texture, you can increase the pressure cooking time to 5-6 minutes.
- To make this recipe vegetarian or vegan, omit the bacon and use a plant-based fat source like olive oil or vegan butter. Substitute vegetable broth for the chicken broth.
- Experiment with additional seasonings like smoked paprika or thyme for variety.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 41kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 215mgPotassium: 163mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 580IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 1mg