Instant Pot Green Beans Recipe (2024)

The best Instant Pot Green Beans perfectly steamed, crunchy but still tender, and ready to eat in less than 15 minutes.

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After trying these Instant Pot Green Beans, I can honestly say I don’t think I’ll ever make green beans another way again.

In just 15 minutes in your pressure cooker, you have perfectly crisp-tender green beans that make the perfect addition to any meal.

We love them tossed with butter, salt, and freshly grated black pepper, but you can season them to your liking.

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How to make instant pot green beans

Rinse and dry green beans, then trim off the ends.

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Place 1 cup water in the Instant Pot, then place the steamer rack in the Instant Pot (this one was included with the Instant Pot I bought). You could also use a steamer basket if you have one.

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Place green beans on top of the steamer rack, then replace lid and move vent to SEALING.

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Cook on MANUAL, LOW PRESSURE for 0-2 minutes, depending how soft you like your green beans. For firmer green beans cook for 0, for softer green beans cook for 2. (We usually cook ours for 1 minute).

We don’t recommend using high pressure to cook them because even cooking them for 0 minutes, the beans turn out a lot softer than we like.

QUICK RELEASE once the time has expired. If setting your time to zero, I promise your green beans will still cook – they steam as the Instant Pot comes to pressure.

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Open the lid carefully, then remove green beans from the instant pot and toss with melted butter and season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.

Can I use frozen green beans?

Yes! We still think fresh green beans taste best, but because frozen green beans are usually partially cooked, you probably won’t need to change the time at all.

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Other variations

We love these green beans seasoned with just butter and salt and pepper, but there are other ways to season them, too.

  • Toss with olive oil and grated Parmesan cheese
  • Squeezed with fresh lemon juice and zest
  • Minced garlic or garlic salt
  • Tossed with brown sugar and bacon (like this recipe)
  • Served with candied pecans
  • Stir-fry them with garlic and ginger once cooked for a crispy, Asian-style side dish

What to serve with green beans

Don’t know what to serve with these instant pot green beans? Try our Slow Cooker Turkey Breast, Ranch Chicken, or our Korean Beef and Rice.

Related article: we love these green beans served with our Instant Pot Honey Glazed Ham, too!

Looking for more Instant Pot Sides? Try these:

  • Instant Pot Sweet and Spicy BBQ Beans
  • Instant Pot Corn on the Cobb
  • Instant Pot Baked Sweet Potatoes
  • Instant Pot Lemon Rice Pilaf
  • Instant Pot Rolls

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Serves: 4

Instant Pot Green Beans Recipe

The best Instant Pot Green Beans perfectly steamed, crunchy but still tender, and ready to eat in less than 15 minutes.

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 minute min

Total Time 11 minutes mins

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh green beans (ends trimmed)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 Tablespoon butter (melted)
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Rinse and dry green beans, then trim off the ends.

  • Place 1 cup water in the Instant Pot, then place the steamer rack in the Instant Pot.

  • Place green beans on top of the steamer rack, then replace lid and move vent to SEALING.

  • Cook on MANUAL, LOW PRESSURE for 0-2 minutes, depending how soft you like your green beans. For firmer green beans cook for 0, for softer green beans cook for 2. (We usually cook ours for 1).

  • QUICK RELEASE once the time has expired.

  • Open lid carefully, then remove green beans from the instant pot and toss with melted butter and season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.

Notes

  • We don’t recommend using high pressureto cook them because even cooking them for 0 minutes, the beans turn out a lot softer than we like.

Nutrition

Calories: 60 kcal · Carbohydrates: 8 g · Protein: 2 g · Fat: 3 g · Saturated Fat: 2 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 8 mg · Sodium: 35 mg · Potassium: 240 mg · Fiber: 3 g · Sugar: 4 g · Vitamin A: 870 IU · Vitamin C: 14 mg · Calcium: 45 mg · Iron: 1 mg

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Recipe Details

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

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  1. Creht says:

    Can I use this recipe and double or triple it?

  2. Momma Cyd says:

    You could easily double it. The cooking time stays the same.

  3. Silverfox says:

    Great recipe! Love all the variations too! Thank you!

  4. Ginger C. says:

    Wow. I really appreciate your method! These came out perfectly! Have used this recipe twice and one minute makes these just the right balance of slightly crisp, yet tender. I’ll only make French green beans in the instant now!

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Instant Pot Green Beans Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is the ratio of beans to water in Instant Pot? ›

All you need to do to cook beans in the instant pot is add them into your pot, followed by 2 – 3x that amount of water. So if you're using 1 cup of dried beans (unsoaked), you'd follow that with about 2 – 3 cups of water.

What is the best setting for beans in Instant Pot? ›

Place 1 pound of dried beans with 8 cups water in your Instant Pot. Cook on high pressure for the directed time. Once cook time has released, let the pressure release naturally for at least 20 minutes before trying to do a quick release of pressure.

How many cups of beans can you cook in an Instant Pot? ›

How much quantity of beans can I cook in my Instant Pot? It depends on the size of your Instant Pot, but for 2 cups (1 pound of dried beans), you will make 6 cups of cooked beans. A 6-quart Instant Pot will hold up to 24 cups of cooked beans at maximum.

How much water do I need for 2 cups of beans? ›

Place rinsed beans in a large cooking pan. Cover with 3 cups of water per 1 cup of beans. Use 10 cups for a 1 pound bag.

What is the best water to bean ratio? ›

The Specialty Coffee Association recommends a 1:18 coffee-to-water ratio as their Golden Cup Standard for many brewing methods like pour-over, French Press, Chemex, and Autodrip.

Is it better to cook beans on low or high? ›

Cook low and slow—patience is key. To cook on the stove, bring the pot of beans (soaked or unsoaked, with olive oil, salt, and any seasonings plus 2 to 3 inches of liquid covering them) to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat so that your beans are barely but steadily simmering and cover with the lid.

How much water do you need to cook beans? ›

Cover with 3 cups of water per 1 cup of beans. Use 10 cups for a 1 pound bag. Do either a short soak or a long soak. Short Soak – Bring beans to a boil, boil for 2-3 minutes, remove from heat, and let stand covered for 1-4 hours.

What is the ratio for beans in a pressure cooker? ›

Place beans in electric pressure cooke and cover with about 6 cups of fresh water. Make sure there is at least 2 inches of water above the beans and the pressure cooker is not more than ½ full. Add 1 to 4 tablespoons of vegetable oil and up to 1 tablespoon of salt to 1 pound of beans.

How long does it take to cook 2 cups of beans in a pressure cooker? ›

Common cooking times for soaked beans in a pressure cooker range from 5 to 15 minutes, depending on the type of bean. For example, black beans might take around 5-7 minutes, while larger beans like chickpeas may take 12-15 minutes. Unsoaked Beans:If you're cooking beans without soaking them first, the cooking.

How long does it take to cook green beans? ›

The key to the best beans is to master how long to boil green beans. Cook the green beans, covered, in a small amount of boiling salted water until crisp-tender: 10 to 15 minutes for whole or cut green beans. 5 to 10 minutes for french-cut green beans.

How many minutes do you pressure green beans? ›

One advantage of pickling your green beans is that they'll need less time to process; 20 minutes is about how long to pressure-can green beans, but processing pickled green beans in a water-bath canner takes only about 5 minutes.

How much water do I need for 2.5 cups of beans? ›

In general, the ratio of water to beans is typically around 3 cups of water per 1 cup of dried beans. Here's a general guideline for cooking dried beans on the stove top: Rinse and sort the dried beans to remove any debris. Soak the beans overnight in a large bowl of water.

How many cups of coffee bean to water ratio? ›

According to the Specialty Coffee Association of America, the “golden ratio” is 1:18 – 18 ml of water per gram of coffee. Of course, this ratio depends on your brew method, coffee choice, and personal taste preference. For example, if you want a more intense flavor, you would use less water.

How much water do you put in a can of beans? ›

Generally, canned baked beans are already cooked and packed in a flavorful sauce or liquid. This means that you can simply heat them up without adding any extra water. Just open the can, pour the contents into a saucepan, and gently heat them on the stove or in the microwave until they're hot and ready to enjoy.

What is the ratio of dried beans to water for soup? ›

Looking at recipes for cooking dried beans I've come across so many variations in the amount of liquid to beans ratio. From 2 cups of beans and 3 cups of liquid up to 2 cups of beans and 8 cups of liquid.

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