How to cook beets in the instant pot
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How to cook beets in the instant pot
Description
Cooking beets in the Instant Pot involves trimming the leaves, rinsing off dirt, and ensuring similar-sized beets for even cooking. When beets vary in size, larger ones can be cut to match. The beets are placed on a trivet or steamer basket above water inside the pressure cooker. Sealing and cooking at high pressure for 15 minutes for small to medium beets or 20 minutes for larger ones allows the roots to cook through.
After cooking, a natural pressure release of 10 minutes helps prevent beets from bursting. A knife test confirms tenderness. This method yields beets that are soft but retain texture and flavor, suitable for cold or warm dishes.
Once cooked, beets can be used in salads, purees, or eaten as a side. They retain a pleasant earthiness enhanced by subtle pressure cooking. The frozen or raw beet preparation is avoided since pressure cooking ensures convenience and consistent results.
Multiple beets can be cooked simultaneously without adjusting time, keeping prep simple. Cutting beets before cooking shortens time but may affect texture. The recipe does not include oil or seasoning during cooking; these can be added after cooking based on preference.
Ingredients
- 3 beet medium sized, or beetroot
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin (optional)
- black pepper (optional)
- salt (optional)
Instructions
- Trim the beet leaves leaving the root. Rinse the beets under running water to remove any dirt.
- Have almost equal sized beets cooking together. If there are some larger beets, you can cut them.
- Add a cup of water to the instant pot and place the trivet in it. Place the beets on the trivet. You could also use a steamer basket. Close the pressure cooker lid with vent in sealing position.
- For small to medium sized beets, cook on MANUAL or pressure cook mode at high pressure for 15 minutes. For all large beets, cook for 20 minutes.
- When the pressure cooking is done, do a 10 minute natural pressure release, which means release the pressure manually 10 minutes after the pressure cooker beeps. If you are not in a hurry, you can let the pressure release naturally.
- Open the lid and check that the beets are tender all the way through by inserting a knife through one of the beets. If the beets are not tender, let them pressure cook for few more minutes.
- Transfer the beets to a plate or cutting board and let them cool. Peel the skin with your fingers or a paper towel.
- Slice or cut the beets as you prefer. Drizzle some olive oil and enjoy them as a side or salad.
Notes
- Cooking three medium beets at once works well; double or triple the quantity without increasing cooking time.
- Use a trivet or steamer basket to keep beets above water for proper steaming.
- Let the pressure release naturally for best texture, or wait at least 10 minutes before quick releasing.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 84 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 84kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 1.7g | 3% |
| Fat | 4.9g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.7g | 4% |
| Sodium | 79mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 306mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 50IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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