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Instant Pot Green Beans with Garlic & Lemon

These perfectly steamed Instant Pot Green Beans have a fresh, crunchy texture, and are so easy to make! Saute with butter and garlic, drizzle on some lemon juice, and they make a delicious side dish for any meal.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
12 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 88 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

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
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  1. 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.
  2. Start the instant pot and set it on Steam mode for 0 minutes on high pressure.
  3. 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
  1. 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. 
  2. Add the steamed green beans and gently stir. Let the green beans cook for couple of minutes while stirring frequently.
  3. Add lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving bowl and Enjoy! 

Notes

  • You could also use garlic powder in place of minced garlic.
  • Vegan Variation: To make this recipe vegan, use vegan butter or olive oil. 
  • For softer texture, pressure cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • This recipe was created in a 6qt Instant Pot DUO60 Multi-use Pressure Cooker. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 88kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 15mg (5%) Sodium 63mg (3%) Potassium 239mg (7%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 957IU (19%) Vitamin C 15mg (17%) Calcium 42mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 88

% 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.