Instant Pot Green Beans with Garlic & Lemon
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4.9
Instant Pot Green Beans with Garlic & Lemon
Description
The recipe uses the steam function on an Instant Pot to cook green beans quickly without waterlogging, preserving their bright color and crunch. Once steamed, the beans are removed and the pot is used to sauté minced garlic lightly in butter, allowing the garlic to infuse the fat and develop a golden aroma. The steamed beans are then added back into the pot, warmed through, and tossed with lemon juice, salt, and pepper. This finish adds depth and freshness to the beans.
This side dish pairs well with a variety of mains, providing a clean but flavorful vegetable option. The use of butter can be substituted with oil for a vegan variation, and garlic powder can replace fresh garlic if desired. For softer beans, a longer pressure cooking time is an option.
Using a trivet or steamer basket keeps the beans out of the water for steaming, ensuring a steamed rather than boiled texture. Quick pressure release minimizes overcooking.
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb green beans
- 1 cup water for steaming
- 1 tablespoon butter use oil for vegan
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced or Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
Steaming Green Beans
- Add water to the instant pot insert. Place the steamer basket or trivet in the insert. Spread the green beans on the steamer basket / trivet. Close the lid with vent in sealing position.
- Start the instant pot and set it on Steam mode for 0 minutes on high pressure.
- When the instant pot beeps, quick release the pressure manually. Remove the steamer basket carefully as it is hot. Discard water in the instant pot steel insert.
Preparing Green Beans with Garlic & Lemon
- Place the steel insert back in the pot and heat it on Sauté mode. Add butter and let it melt. Add garlic and sauté for a few seconds until it is lightly golden brown.
- Add the steamed green beans and gently stir. Let the green beans cook for couple of minutes while stirring frequently.
- Add lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving bowl and Enjoy!
Notes
- Fresh garlic or garlic powder can be used depending on availability and preference.
- Use vegan butter or olive oil instead of butter for a vegan version.
- For softer green beans, pressure cook for 1-2 minutes instead of steaming for 0 minutes.
- Spread beans evenly on a steamer basket or trivet to ensure even steaming.
- This recipe was developed for the 6qt Instant Pot DUO60 model; times may vary with other models.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 88 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 88kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 63mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 239mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 957IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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