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Instant Pot Green Beans
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4.91 from 32 votes

Instant Pot Garlic Butter Green Beans

Fresh green beans perfectly seasoned, made quick and easy in the pressure cooker each and every time.
Author: Nikki Lee
Servings: 4
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 4 minutes

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. 
  • 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: 11 serving | Calories: 87kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 129mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g