Instant Pot Garlic Green Beans
Instant Pot garlic green beans are a flavorful side dish for any meal. The perfect way to free up a burner on the stove when you're putting together a big holiday meal!
Servings: 4
Calories: 90kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh green beans ends trimmed
- 3 tsp minced garlic
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp butter roughly chopped
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the liner to your Instant Pot then add the green beans, broth, and garlic to it. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, then stir everything together to evenly combine.1 lb fresh green beans, 3 tsp minced garlic, 1/2 cup chicken broth, salt & pepper
- Add the pieces of butter evenly on top of the green beans.2 tbsp butter
- Add the lid, turning to close, and set the vent valve to the sealed position. Cook on low pressure for 5 minutes.
- Carefully open the vent valve for a quick release, making sure to avoid the escaping hot steam.
- Gently stir the beans, serve warm, and enjoy!
Notes
- Be sure to perform a quick release and not a natural release, otherwise the beans will soften too much and become mushy.
- You can adjust the amount of garlic to suit your taste.
- No broth? You could use water but you'll likely need more salt!
Nutrition
Calories: 90kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 161mg | Potassium: 255mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 958IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 1mg