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    Home » Sides » Instant Pot Garlic Butter Green Beans

    Instant Pot Garlic Butter Green Beans

    Nikki Lee Published:June 14, 2017 | Updated: August 17, 2021

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    Learn how to make delicious Instant Pot Green Beans. Fresh green beans perfectly seasoned, made quick and easy in the pressure cooker each and every time.


     Instant Pot Green Beans in a white serving bowl sprinkled with coarsely ground salt.

    Green beans are one of those side dishes that can be served with anything!

    Like most Southerners I used to cook my beans to death, well not really, but I do remember days of canned beans in a pot on the stove for three hours.  Boy have times changed for me!

    Don't get me wrong I still love Instant Pot Southern Style Green Beans with Bacon (these are not mushy by any means, just packed full of flavor), but there are times I also like them crunchy or steamed!  This particular recipe makes these are about middle of the road. They still have a little crunch, but they are soft enough too.

    Below you will find cooking times for perfectly steamed beans to crisp with a touch of softness. And what is wonderful about making them in the Instant Pot is they are done in minutes and have a wonderful texture. Simple, Perfect, and EASY!

    Don't have an IP - No worries! Check Recipe for stove top cooking instructions below!

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    How to Cook Instant Pot Green Beans (Pressure Cooker Green Beans)

    STEP ONE:

    • Wash green beans and drain.
    • Snap or trim the ends off of the fresh green beans. 

    Fresh Snapped Green Beans rinsed with water in a while colander.

    STEP TWO:

    • Pour water into inner pan of Instant Pot.
    • Place green beans in a steaming basket or directly into inner pot of pressure cooker.
    • Add in the butter, garlic, salt and pepper or desired seasonings.

     Freshly Trimmed Green Beans in Instant Pot

    STEP THREE: 

    • Place lid on pressure cooker in locked position and make sure vent is in the sealed position.

    HOW LONG DO YOU COOK GREEN BEANS in INSTANT POT?

      • Firm Crunchy Texture - Low Pressure 0 Minutes (Beans will steam while coming up to pressure)
      • For a little Softer Bean but still Firm - Low Pressure 2 minutes
      • For Soft Bean but not mushy - Low Pressure 5 Minutes 
    •  If using a steamer insert remove, place in serving bowl.
    •  When not using an insert, remove with tongs, place in serving bowl and serve.

    A Few Reasons Instant Pot or Electric Pressure Cookers are so Fabulous!

    • When you forget to lay something out for dinner! It's okay you can cook it really fast in this!
    • It just tenderizes meat like nothing else! Try these BEEF TIPS - OM Goodness they are the bomb!
    • It makes the Creamiest Mac N Cheese in minutes!!
    • And Beans - Yummiest Beans in a fraction of the time! These Charro Beans are one example!
    • Rice Oh Glorious Rice - This Mexican Rice really does make your maracas shake ;)!
    • You can cook the Juiciest Turkey Breast that melts in your mouth!
    • Soups are done in warp speed - Black-Eyed Pea and Collard Green Soup!

    Just a few reasons to love the IP!

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    Instant Pot Green Beans

    Instant Pot Garlic Butter Green Beans

    Author: Nikki Lee - Soulfully Made
    4.91 from 31 votes
    Fresh green beans perfectly seasoned, made quick and easy in the pressure cooker each and every time.
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    Prep Time 2 mins
    Cook Time 2 mins
    Total Time 4 mins
    Course Sides
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 87 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pound fresh green beans
    • 2 tablespoon butter
    • 1 clove garlic, minced
    • 1 cup water
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    Instant Pot Instructions

    • Pour water into 6 quart Instant Pot. Add in green beans, garlic, butter and salt & pepper to taste. 
    • Place lid on IP to lock position and make sure valve is set to sealed position.
    • Firm Crunchy Texture - Low Pressure 0 Minutes (Beans will steam while coming up to pressure)
    • For a little Softer Bean but still Firm - Low Pressure 2 minutes
    • For Soft Bean but not mushy - Low Pressure 5 Minutes 
    • Once time has elapsed, Manual Release or Quick Release (Carefully open the seal valve with a wooden spoon or tongs).
    • If using a steamer insert remove, place in serving bowl.  
    • When not using an insert, remove with tongs or slotted spoon and serve.

    Stove Top Instructions

    • Pour water into medium size pot. Add in green beans, garlic, butter and salt & pepper to taste. Give them a stir. Bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer and cook for 30 to 40 minutes. Serve.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 1 serving Calories: 87 kcal Carbohydrates: 8 g Protein: 2 g Fat: 6 g Saturated Fat: 4 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g Cholesterol: 15 mg Sodium: 129 mg Fiber: 3 g Sugar: 4 g
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

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    Comments

    1. Deb Clark says

      December 13, 2019 at 10:52 pm

      5 stars
      Easy and perfect, such a great side dish - thank you for a wonderful recipe!!

      Reply
    2. Kathleen Pope says

      December 10, 2019 at 11:32 pm

      5 stars
      My word Nikki, I am not a huge fresh green bean fan, because they are either mush or too crispy, but these were just perfect! Gotta love an IP!! Thanks!

      Reply
      • Nikki - Soulfully Made says

        December 17, 2019 at 3:35 am

        Thank you Kathleen. SO glad you enjoyed them! The IP is such a fantastic invention ❤️

        Reply
    3. Kathy says

      December 09, 2019 at 10:33 pm

      5 stars
      I love green beans and this are so easy to make and so good!

      Reply
      • Nikki - Soulfully Made says

        December 10, 2019 at 8:00 am

        Thank you Kathy!

        Reply
    4. Angela says

      December 09, 2019 at 9:17 pm

      So simple, really looking forward to giving this recipe a try.

      Reply
    5. Madi says

      December 09, 2019 at 3:21 pm

      5 stars
      I love the idea of making green beans in the instant pot! Definitely trying these for the holidays!

      Reply
      • Nikki - Soulfully Made says

        December 10, 2019 at 8:02 am

        They are so quick and easy! Merry Christmas Madi!

        Reply
    6. Alex says

      October 27, 2019 at 5:56 pm

      5 stars
      Awesome and so easy!!

      Reply
      • Nikki - Soulfully Made says

        October 30, 2019 at 3:32 am

        Thank you so much Alex!

        Reply
    7. Shawn Cooper says

      September 26, 2019 at 3:32 pm

      Hmm. Not sure what happened. I'm using a 6 qt Power Quick Pot which only has one pressure setting (I'm also new to using an electric pressure cooker). I reduced the water to 1/2 cup hoping to increase the butter flavor. I also used fresh French beans from Sams Club and they are thinner than the green beans in my grocery store. I set my timer for 2 min. The beans had a strong odd chemically smell when I opened the pot and they had a mild chemically flavor. They were definitely too mushy so I would probably try 0 min next time. Any ideas what would have created the off smells and flavors? Thanks. Sure was fast.

      Reply
      • Nikki - Soulfully Made says

        September 26, 2019 at 3:37 pm

        Shawn I haven't had a chemical smell before. Had you used the pressure cooker before? Maybe how they were processed in the store or plant. Sorry that happened. I get fresh from my local grocery store and have not had that happen before.

        Reply
    8. Lanita says

      July 20, 2019 at 10:59 am

      I added a big splash of soy sauce to the water. I also substituted olive oil for the butter, and tossed my beans with the oil, garlic and seasoning before cooking. They were great! I'm thinking of adding sliced almonds to the beans before cooking next time, but I'm new to IP and don't know if that would work.....

      Reply
      • Nikki - Soulfully Made says

        August 14, 2019 at 9:43 am

        You can also toss in the slivered almonds after the cookings.

        Reply
    9. Silvia says

      July 02, 2019 at 1:32 am

      Your stovetop directions say to boil the green beans for 30-40 minutes, is that right?

      Reply
      • Nikki - Soulfully Made says

        July 02, 2019 at 8:32 am

        The instructions actually say bring to a boil and reduce to simmer for 30 to 40 minutes. That is correct. IF you like a firmer bean you may reduce the cook time.

        Reply
        • Raine kriutzfield says

          January 22, 2020 at 6:34 am

          I can’t wait to try this. I don’t have an instant pot and I haven’t been able to find my trusty old pressure cooker since we moved. Thank you!

        • Nikki - Soulfully Made says

          January 22, 2020 at 9:41 am

          I hope you do find it and are able to give it a try! Enjoy!

    10. claudia miller says

      April 22, 2019 at 4:00 pm

      5 stars
      I made these this past weekend. Twice! Turned out perfect both times. I used more butter and garlic than called for because that's the way we roll.

      Reply
      • Nikki - Soulfully Made says

        April 23, 2019 at 7:43 am

        Yay! That makes me so happy! And I say more butter and garlic are always a good idea 😉

        Reply
    11. Rose says

      March 09, 2019 at 4:39 am

      Do you have to drain the beans when done? When I steam my vegetables I use 11/2 cups of water and have to drain them before serving. 1 cup still seems like a lot of water would still be left over.

      Reply
      • Nikki - Soulfully Made says

        March 11, 2019 at 5:21 am

        I usually pull them out with tongs, but you can drain them also.

        Reply
    12. Paula C says

      February 12, 2019 at 9:11 pm

      5 stars
      Love the garlic butter. But we definitely like our beans firmer than the result of 5 minute low pressure. Will try 2 minutes next time. First time doing green beans in the IP.

      Reply
      • Nikki - Soulfully Made says

        February 13, 2019 at 9:48 am

        I am glad you enjoyed them. Hope the detailed times for the firmness helped. They are great steamed too if you like them really firm. The IP is such a great invention in my book 🙂

        Reply
    13. Cassie says

      February 08, 2019 at 7:18 pm

      I know that I'm late to the party, but I'm new to the Instant Pot!! These were perfect!! I like green beans a little on the soft side and your recipe hit the nail on the head 🙂 Thank you so much.

      Reply
      • Nikki - Soulfully Made says

        February 11, 2019 at 1:40 pm

        Thank you Cassie! I felt like I was late to the party too! So I am always working on new ideas! I love using it!

        Reply
    14. Cristy says

      September 14, 2018 at 12:37 pm

      Hi, I need to do the green beans in my new 3 QT as a side. Can this green bean recipe fit in the 3 qt? If not, can you help me with adjustments on using half a pound of green beans? Would cook time stay the same?

      Reply
      • [email protected] says

        September 15, 2018 at 9:51 am

        Hi Cristy. I do not have a 3 qt, however I do think this would work in that size. If you want to make adjustments, the recipe card has slider just click on the servings and adjust to half. But for this recipe to make a half pound just half the ingredients. I would still probably use a whole clove of garlic, but that is because I love it 😉 Please let me know how it goes for you!

        Reply
    15. Corena says

      August 18, 2018 at 8:36 pm

      5 stars
      I made these tonight and they turned out perfectly! Great recipe!
      I used fresh green beans and manual pressure for one minute with a quick release.
      Thank you for sharing.

      Reply
      • [email protected] says

        August 19, 2018 at 7:15 pm

        Thank you so much Corena! I am so glad you enjoyed them! <3

        Reply
    16. Jill says

      March 31, 2018 at 7:05 pm

      5 stars
      I cooked the green beans in water alone for 2 minutes and drained them. Then, I sautéed the butter and garlic and added the green beans back in. I also sprinkled grated Parmesan cheese over them. They were still a little too soft, so next time I’ll only cook them for 1 minute. Otherwise, the flavor was delicious!

      Reply
      • [email protected] says

        April 01, 2018 at 7:06 pm

        I believe cheese is always a great addition to anything 😉 Try 1 minute next time and make sure you are using low pressure too! I'm so glad you stopped by to share with us and come back and visit again soon!

        Reply
        • Melissa Grubb says

          May 08, 2018 at 6:15 am

          What should I do if my IP didn't come with a low pressure setting?

          Thanks in advance!

        • [email protected] says

          May 09, 2018 at 3:36 am

          Do you have a pressure button on your IP? If so, by pushing that button it will adjust between low and high pressure. If not, I would cut time in half and test for desired doneness.

    17. Marie says

      March 07, 2018 at 12:20 pm

      I just want to do green beans do I only use water I want to season them with olive oil and vinegar made them like a salad

      Reply
      • [email protected] says

        March 07, 2018 at 1:34 pm

        I would salt and use water and if you want them crunchy I would try 0 minutes low pressure. You can add time if you like. Then season with your oil and vinegar.

        Reply
    18. Sue London says

      February 10, 2018 at 12:43 pm

      These beans are delicious. I like soft beans so these were cooked to perfection. Thanks so much for sharing. I really appreciate it.
      Love Sue

      Reply
      • [email protected] says

        February 11, 2018 at 4:11 pm

        Thank you Sue! I appreciate it so much! It's makes my day when a reader enjoys a recipe! Much Love, Nikki

        Reply
    19. Elizabeth Mateus says

      January 21, 2018 at 7:53 pm

      I used very fresh green beans and thought that 5 minutes would turn them to mush. I did 1 minute, and they were just a bit overcooked. Next time I'll try 1 minute at low pressure, or I might use the steam function. They were tasty though.

      Reply
      • [email protected] says

        January 22, 2018 at 5:47 pm

        Elizabeth, Thank you for stopping by and for the input. I do like mine a bit softer so I suggested for firmer ones doing 2 minutes. Steaming them would be good as well (my husband won't eat them that way though- UGH)! I will do a little testing on them soon and create a chart on the post so that I can give everyone an idea of different cooks on these. I hope you come back and visit again. I am always testing out new IP recipes!

        Reply
    20. Julia says

      December 23, 2017 at 2:52 pm

      5 stars
      Hi!! I want to make these for Xmas! New to instant pot... One place you don't mention water and then in recipe you say 1 1/4 water... So we use water?

      Reply
      • [email protected] says

        December 26, 2017 at 9:35 am

        I made the correction in the post thank you for pointing that out! I am so sorry I missed getting back to you before Christmas. I hope you were able to use the instructions on the recipe to make them. I had taken a few days off with my family for Christmas. I hope you had a Merry Christmas and have a Happy New Year!

        Reply
    21. Olivia says

      December 14, 2017 at 12:31 am

      5 stars
      This was ridiculously easy and tasty ! My stove broke down and I haven’t gotten it fixed. I forgot abnd panicked when i realized I had no idea how to cook the beans in an instant pot. Google and voila here I was. Thank you ! Will be checking out the rest of your site !

      Reply
      • [email protected] says

        December 14, 2017 at 4:20 am

        Thank you so much for stopping by Olivia! I am so sorry to hear about your stove. I had that happen to me on Thanksgiving Day a few years back! I wish I had had an IP then 😉 I would be thrilled for you to look around and hope you come back and join us! I'm always adding new recipes. Hearing from readers makes my day, so again thank you for taking time to say hello!

        Many blessings,
        Nikki

        Reply
    22. Carrie says

      December 02, 2017 at 10:02 pm

      5 stars
      Great recipe! I, too, like beans cooked slow and super-tender, as well as more crispy and bright, But sometimes the beans at the grocery store are not tasty enough to cook crisp. This recipes did the trick. I might try it with a bit of chopped ham sometime, too. Yum!

      Reply
      • [email protected] says

        December 03, 2017 at 6:53 am

        Thank you so much Carrie! I love them fresh as well! Ham or bacon would be wonderful in them as well! You can cut the cook time for more crunchy beans. I like them both ways too. I am so glad you stopped by! Come back and visit again soon!

        Nikki

        Reply
    23. Jessica says

      August 05, 2017 at 11:07 am

      I'm looking forward to trying this recipe, but would need to double it (or even triple it). I'm wondering if I need to adjust the cooking time as well? I just don't know enough about how instant pots work. Thanks!

      Reply
      • [email protected] says

        August 05, 2017 at 2:00 pm

        Jessica, I am so glad you have stopped by! I love these green beans! To be very honest I am new to using one! But I really would recommend sticking with the time. Check then you can always add/increase a few minutes if needed. I really think it would probably be enough time. I would love to hear how it goes. I'd love to see pics of how they turn out. Head over to our facebook group when your done and show us how it goes!

        Reply
        • Shelly Houghton says

          June 08, 2018 at 2:41 pm

          Has anyone tried adding tiny little potatoes with these? That's how I always cook green beans - with the teeny potatoes and minced onions. I'm wondering if I need to increase the time. Any thoughts? I'm making for a bbq tonight so nothing like short notice with the need for answers : )

        • [email protected] says

          June 08, 2018 at 9:53 pm

          I am so sorry I was away today! I would love to hear if you tried it. I would think the potatoes would need a little more time than the green beans. So as long as you dice the potatoes and don't mind the beans soft, I would think it would work out great. I am going to be trying this soon. Maybe even with some canned beans.

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