Instant Pot Garlic Butter Green Beans, simply and quickly made with butter, garlic and a little salt. Made in minutes, these Instant Pot Green Beans are sure to find the way to the table often!
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Who out there loves green beans?
Like most Southerners I used to cook mine to death. I still like them that way, but there are times I also like them crunchy! These are about middle of the road. They still have a little crunch, but they are soft enough too. If you like them really crunchy, I would start with just 2 minutes in the IP and see what you think.
Don’t have an IP – No worries! Check Recipe for stove top cooking instructions below!
I am still fairly new to the whole Instant Pot craze… BUT, I am CRAZY for mine.
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 makes 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!
Okay I will stop, but can’t ya tell I love it!!
Now lets get on to cooking this side “that goes with anything”. If you are like me this one happens a lot in my kitchen! It will be done in less time than it takes to say that 😉
How to make Instant Pot Green Beans (Pressure Cooker Green Beans)
Step 1. Snap the ends off your fresh green beans and wash them off. Or Vice Versa! Whatever way floats your boat friends!
Step 2. Pour water into Instant Pot along with green beans. Next add in the butter and garlic.
Step 3. Set for manual low pressure for 5 minutes. Then quick release steam immediately (turn pressure valve to open). Stir them up and they are ready to serve!
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
TIP: You can also use a steamer insert. Place water into instant pot and then beans into steamer basket.
A few things you may need for this recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 2 tbsp 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. Release pressure when done. Serve.
Place lid on IP to lock position. Set for manual, low pressure for 5 minutes.
Manually release pressure when done (Turn pressure valve to vent). 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.
Recipe Notes
For crisper green beans in Instant Pot set for 2 minutes. Taste until desired doneness.
I have also shared this over at one of my favorite linkups Weekend Potluck and Meal Plan Monday!
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.
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 🙂
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.
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!
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?
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!
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.
Thank you so much Corena! I am so glad you enjoyed them! <3
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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!
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!
What should I do if my IP didn’t come with a low pressure setting?
Thanks in advance!
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.
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
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.
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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
Thank you Sue! I appreciate it so much! It’s makes my day when a reader enjoys a recipe! Much Love, Nikki
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.
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!
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?
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!
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 !
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
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!
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
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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!
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!
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 : )
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.