Garlic Butter Sesame Instant Pot Green Beans
User Reviews
5
Garlic Butter Sesame Instant Pot Green Beans
Description
This recipe features trimmed green beans cooked under high pressure in an Instant Pot with chicken stock, garlic puree, and butter. The pressure cooking is set to zero minutes to quickly heat and soften the green beans while keeping them crisp. After a natural pressure release, toasted sesame seeds are sprinkled on top for texture and flavor. The garlic butter provides savory richness, balancing the fresh green bean taste.
The green beans are best served warm since the butter solidifies when cold, changing the mouthfeel. If serving chilled, butter can be omitted. The dish pairs well with various main courses where a simple vegetable side is desired. Toasting sesame seeds beforehand enhances their aromatic quality.
For adjustments, chicken stock can be substituted with vegetable stock or water. Garlic puree may be switched for roasted garlic if preferred. Optional salt, pepper, or other seasonings can be added to taste. The texture can be softened further by increasing pressure cooking time to 1-2 minutes. Leftovers keep for up to five days chilled in an airtight container.
Ingredients
- 1 pound green beans trimmed, 450g
- 1 cup chicken stock 237ml
- 1 teaspoon Garlic puree
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds toasted
Instructions
- Add chicken stock to the Instant Pot insert.
- Then add the green beans, followed by butter and garlic.
- Place lid on the Instant Pot and turn the valve to the sealing (not venting) position.
- Set to manual/pressure cook on high pressure for 0 minutes.
- When done, allow for a complete natural pressure release (NPR).
- Top with sesame seeds and serve immediately
Notes
- Trim the green bean ends before cooking to improve texture and eating experience.
- Chicken stock can be replaced with vegetable stock or water for different flavor bases.
- Use roasted garlic instead of garlic puree for a deeper garlic flavor if preferred.
- Serve warm since butter hardens as it cools; omit butter if serving cold.
- Increase pressure cooking time to 1–2 minutes for softer green beans.
- Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan before adding to enhance nuttiness.
- Try toasted slivered almonds as an alternative to sesame seeds.
- Add a drizzle of sesame oil before serving for extra aroma and flavor.
- Handle green beans gently when mixing to avoid breaking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 48 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 48kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 58mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 159mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 436IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
You'll Also Love
