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Published: Nov 16, 2021 · Updated: Apr 15, 2022 by The Kitchen Girl

Instant Pot Green Beans

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5 from 9 votes
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Instant Pot green beans are always perfectly steamed beans without the guesswork. Once cooked, they become become a side, snack, or precooked ingredient for recipes like this healthy Green Bean Casserole.

green beans in glass bowl next to tongs and blue linen

My appreciation for pressure cooker green beans is huge because they're one of those vegetables that can actually become unappealing if they're not cooked right. These are always the perfect texture because we use the same pressure cooker setting every time.

Once they're cooked, I like to shock them in ice water to retain their bright green color and perfect texture. As a result, they're pretty enough to hold their own with a veggie dip. Or, they can be sauteed in a skillet with a little olive oil, salt, pepper, and lemon juice and served with chicken, fish, or pork.

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1) What we love about this recipe
2) How to cook green beans in the Instant Pot
3) Recipe tips
4) More pressure cooker meal prep staples
5) Instant Pot Green Beans

What we love about this recipe

  • Minimal prep. Simply wash the beans before pressure cooking. There's no need to trim the ends, unless you want to.
  • Toss and go. This recipe is hands-free, so no babysitting a stove.
  • This recipe is diet friendly: vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, whole 30, paleo, and keto.
  • Timing. These are ready in about 10 minutes from start to finish.
  • Perfectly cooked every single time.

How to cook green beans in the Instant Pot

Step 1: Wash beans and trim the ends, if needed. Place in a colander or steam basket inside the cooker and add water.

water being poured over green beans in silicone colander inside Instant Pot

Step 2: Close and lock the lid, turn pressure release valve to "Sealing" and pressure cook on HIGH for zero minutes for firmer texture or 1 minute for softer texture.

Instnat Pot lid closed during pressure cook cycle

Step 3: When the cook cycle completes, carefully quick-release the steam until the float valve drops. Open the lid and transfer the colander out of the cooker.

green beans in silicone colander inside Instant Pot

Step 4: Place beans in ice water until they're no longer warm, stirring as needed. This is called blanching and it's what makes them retain their bright green color after being pressure cooked.

green beans and ice water in glass bowl next to tongs and blue linen

Step 5: Drain and enjoy immediately or refrigerate for later use.

green beans in glass bowl next to tongs and blue linen

Recipe tips

  • Use any type of fresh green bean for this recipe.
  • Don't be alarmed by the zero minute cook time. It simply means we bring the pot up to pressure and right back down. As a result, the beans are tender, yet firm enough for snacking, or sautéing for other recipes.
  • If you don't have a steamer basket, any metal or silicone colander that fits your pressure cooker will work. Or, you can use a trivet to keep the beans from sitting in the water.

More pressure cooker meal prep staples

  • Instant Pot Artichokes
  • Instant Pot Corn on the Cob
  • Instant Pot Chicken Breast
  • Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes
  • Instant Pot Quinoa
  • Instant Pot Beets
  • Instant Pot Chickpeas (Garbanzos)
  • Instant Pot Black Beans
green beans in glass bowl

Instant Pot Green Beans

Instant Pot green beans are always perfectly steamed beans without the guesswork. Once cooked, they become become a side, snack, or precooked ingredient for other recipes.
5 from 9 votes
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Prep: 5 minutes
Pressure Cook Time: 1 minute
Total Time: 6 minutes
Yield: 3 cups
Author: Traci The Kitchen Girl

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. Fresh Green Beans, washed, trimmed if needed
  • 1 cup Water

Equipment

  • 6 quart Instant Pot
  • measuring cup
  • colander
  • airtight food storage container(s)

Instructions
 

  • Stack BEANS in a colander or steam basket inside the pressure cooker and add WATER.
  • Secure lid and turn pressure release valve to "Sealing".
  • Select MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK on HIGH for zero minutes for firmer texture or 1 minute for softer texture.
  • When cook cycle completes, use a long handled utensil to carefully turn the pressure release valve to quick-release the steam until the float valve drops.
  • Open the lid, transfer beans out of the pot, and place in ice water until they're no longer warm, stirring as needed.
    Alternatively, you can run the beans under cold water.
  • To store, allow to cool completely and refrigerate in an airtight container up to 5 days.
Tried this recipe? I'd love your review!Visit the comments below and tell me how it went.

Traci's Recipe Tips

  • Use any type of fresh green bean for this recipe.
  • Don't be alarmed by the zero minute cook time. It simply means we bring the pot up to pressure and right back down. As a result, the beans are tender, yet firm enough for snacking, or sautéing for other recipes.
  • If you don't have a steamer basket, any metal or silicone colander that fits your pressure cooker will work. Or, you can use a trivet to keep the beans from sitting in the water.
If you're pressure cooking green beans for my Green Bean Casserole, you can do it a few days ahead, if needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 47kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 319mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1043IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition data provided as courtesy estimates using unbranded ingredients from a nutrition database. Please consult preferred resource for precise data.

Course Meal Prep, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Salt, Vegan, Vegetarian
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  1. JB says

    November 17, 2021 at 5:45 am

    5 stars
    Pressure cooked green beans really are the way to go. I know steaming green beans the old way isn't rocket science, but Instant Pot green beans are, well, foolproof! Love this recipe!

    Reply
    • The Kitchen Girl says

      November 17, 2021 at 7:04 am

      I couldn't agree more 🙂 Thank youuuu

  2. Katherine Hackworthy says

    November 17, 2021 at 3:15 am

    5 stars
    These are so quick and easy in the instant pot! Thanks!

    Reply
    • The Kitchen Girl says

      November 17, 2021 at 7:02 am

      Yes! My favorite way to steam green beans for sure. Thanks!

  3. Tavo says

    November 17, 2021 at 2:47 am

    5 stars
    Great tip! I need to put my instant pot to good use! And I love green beans!

    Reply
    • The Kitchen Girl says

      November 17, 2021 at 7:02 am

      Perfect! Enjoy!

  4. Claudia Lamascolo says

    November 17, 2021 at 2:15 am

    5 stars
    This dish sounds so delicious we just love green beans this is a must-make on my list!

    Reply
    • The Kitchen Girl says

      November 17, 2021 at 7:02 am

      Yay! I know you'll love them. Enjoy!

  5. Kristen Wood says

    November 16, 2021 at 11:59 pm

    5 stars
    These look like the perfect green beans! I'm going to give this a go for the holidays! Thanks for the great recipe.

    Reply
    • The Kitchen Girl says

      November 17, 2021 at 7:01 am

      You're so welcome. Enjoy!

  6. Dannii says

    November 16, 2021 at 11:34 pm

    5 stars
    Green beans are one of my favourite side dishes and it's such a great idea to do them in the instant pot.

    Reply
    • The Kitchen Girl says

      November 17, 2021 at 7:01 am

      Me too! Glad you like ... thanks!

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