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A platter of Instant Pot green beans topped with crushed almonds.
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Instant Pot Green Beans

Make perfectly tender Instant Pot green beans in just minutes! This quick and easy pressure cooker recipe works with fresh or frozen green beans and includes tips, variations, and flavor add-ins for the best weeknight side dish.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: instant pot green beans
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 109kcal
Author: Kasey Schwartz

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients

  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 small yellow onion minced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 pound green beans
  • 1- 1 ½ cups vegetable broth or water
  • Crushed almonds for garnish

Instructions

  • In a frying pan over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the onions and cook for about 2-3 minutes, until softened, then stir in the garlic and the salt. Cook for another 2 minutes. Set aside.
    1 clove garlic, 1 small yellow onion, 3 tablespoons olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt
  • Wash and trim the green beans.
    1 pound green beans
  • For a 6-quart Instant Pot, pour 1 cup of broth or water into the inner pot. For an 8-quart Instant Pot, pour 1 ½ cups of broth or water into the inner pot.
    1- 1 ½ cups vegetable broth or water
  • Place a steamer basket in the inner pot of the Instant Pot and add the green beans to the steamer basket.
  • Close the lid and check that the venting knob is sealed.
  • For crisper green beans, set the cooking time to 0 minutes on high pressure. For softer green beans, set the cooking time to 1 minute on high pressure.
  • After the cooking time is finished, release the pressure. Carefully switch the venting knob to the venting position, watching out for the release of the steam.
  • Remove the green beans from the Instant Pot, stir in the onion and garlic mixture, garnish with almonds, and serve.
    Crushed almonds

Notes

 

  • Quick Release is essential—holding pressure too long overcooks the beans.
  • Use a steamer basket for firmer beans that keep their shape.
  • Start with just 2 minutes—you can always add time, but you can’t take it back.
  • Broth adds big flavor without extra ingredients.
  • Trim the ends for the best texture and presentation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 109kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 595mg | Potassium: 227mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 731IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg