Easy Instant Pot Green Beans is a recipe for garlic & lemon green beans. It is a perfect and quick side to any meal. Also it is the simplest recipe ever packed with flavors.

How to make Green Beans in Instant Pot? — Garlic & Lemon Green Beans – IP Recipe

Easy & Quick Instant Pot Green Beans Recipe with Garlic & Lemon

These Electric Pressure Green beans are the best ever to make. Since these are so quick to make, you can put it together any time.

You can pair these Lemon & Garlic Green Beans with other sides like IP Mashed Potatoes, IP Brussel Sprouts, IP Baby Potatoes for a complete meal.

My kids love Green Beans. And the best way to enjoy these in the family are steamed and tossed with garlic flavors with a good squeeze of lemon.

It is such a SIMPLE & EASY RECIPE. Hey, you can make it for your EASTER LUNCH too. This is a perfect side for that splendid spread.

Cooking green beans in IP is so convenient. You get the perfect steamed yet crispy beans.

Have you tried our AIR FRYER CRISPY GREEN BEANS yet?

Recipe Ingredients

Green Beans

Olive Oil

Garlic

Salt & Black Pepper

Lemon Zest

Lemon Juice

Kitchen Gadgets for the Recipe

Chopping Board & Knife

Kitchen Colander

Measuring Spoons

How to steam Green Beans in Instant Pot?

Prepare Green Beans

First wash the beans in colander and drain well. Then trim the ends of the Green Beans.

Place Green Beans in Instant Pot

Now pour 1 cup of water inside the Inner Liner of Instant Pot. Following, place Trivet and then place steamer basket on top of the trivet. Now put the green beans inside the basket.

Steaming Beans in IP

Place the lid on top of the IP and set the valve to SEALING. Press PRESSURE COOK mode and set it on HIGH for 0 (zero) minutes. Once the timer goes off, do a QPR (quick pressure release). Open the lid and take the Green Beans out.

You will get perfectly steamed Green Beans with perfect crunch.

For tender beans, pressure cook these for 1 minute.

How to Season Green Beans?

Once you have these delicious steamed green beans, you can season these further. I have seasoned these with Garlic & Lemon.

First of all, drain the water from the inner pot and wipe it dry with paper towel or kitchen towel. Put it back inside the IP.

Now press Saute on normal and once the screen displays HOT, add oil to it. After a few seconds, add garlic and saute for few seconds.

Add Steamed Green Beans to the inner pot and saute for 1 minute. If the pot gets too hot & browns at the bottom, then add 1 tbsp of water and de-glaze.

Now add Salt & Pepper + lemon zest. Give a quick mix. Cancel Saute. Remove beans from the pot to a serving platter. Give a good squeeze of lemon juice and serve warm.

What are the other ways to season Green Beans?

Here are fee options to season Green Beans –

Olive Oil + Lemon & Garlic as mentioned in this recipe
Butter & Salt + Pepper
Olive Oil + Parmesan + Black Pepper
Italian Seasoning + Red Chili Flakes
Butter + Rosemary & Lemon
Asian Dressing Sauce
Taco Seasoning
Fajita Seasoning

The possibilities are endless.

Tips for Perfectly Steamed Green Beans in Instant Pot

Make sure to do QPR (quick pressure release/manual release) right after the timer goes off.
Remove Beans immediately from the inner pot and set aside for further seasoning.

How do I steam Beans if I do not have Steamer Basket?

If you do not have the steamer basket, then you can steam 1/2 pound beans directly in Instant Pot in 1/2 cup water. For 1 pound green beans, use 1 cup water to steam. Follow the same timing and instructions.

Can I make these in advance?

Yes you can. And reheat in microwave before serving. Or you can keep them steamed before hand and season before serving.

Can I double the batch?

Absolutely yes. Time will remain the same.

Can I make these in a Pan on a gas top?

If you do not have Instant Pot, then you can prepare it in a pan on a gas top.

Prepare the green beans as instructed in the main recipe. Heat oil in the pan and saute garlic in it. Add trimmed green beans to it. Saute for few minutes on medium heat. Cover and cook for 2 minutes. Switch off the heat. Add salt, pepper, lemon zest and lemon juice. Give it a good toss. It is ready.

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How to make Instant Pot Green Beans with Garlic & Lemon flavors?

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Instant Pot Green Beans Recipe with Garlic & Lemon

Learn how to make this Easy Instant Pot Green Beans Recipe with the flavors of garlic and lemon. It is easy, simple & a great side to any meal.

Course Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword Easy Dinner Sides, healthy snacks, Instant Pot Green Beans Recipe, Vegetarian Easter Sides

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Servings

Calories 56kcal

Author simplyvegetarian777

Equipment

Measuring Spoons, Measuring Cups, Stirring Spoon,
Instant Pot 6 quart or Mealthy Multipot
Kitchen Colander
Inner Pot
Kitchen Spatula
Steamer Basket for IP
Trivet for IP

Ingredients

8 ounce Green Beans
1 tsp Olive Oil
1 tsp Garlic finely chopped
1 tsp Lemon Zest
To Taste or 1 tsp Lemon Juice
To Taste Salt & Black Pepper

Instructions

Always keep the ingredients ready. Watch the video before making the recipe. ALWAYS read the NOTES for more options and tips.

Prepare GREEN BEANS

First wash the beans in colander and drain well. Then trim the ends of the Green Beans.

Place Green Beans in Instant Pot

Now pour 1 cup of water inside the Inner Liner of Instant Pot. Following, place Trivet and then place steamer basket on top of the trivet. Now put the green beans inside the basket.

Steaming Beans in IP

Place the lid on top of the IP and set the valve to SEALING. Press PRESSURE COOK mode and set it on HIGH for 0 (zero) minutes. Once the timer goes off, do a QPR. For tender beans, pressure cook these for 1 minute.

How to Season Green Beans with Lemon and Garlic?

First of all, drain the water from the inner pot and wipe it dry with paper towel or kitchen towel. Put it back inside the IP.
Now press Saute on normal and once the screen displays HOT, add oil to it. After a few seconds, add garlic and saute for few seconds.
Add Steamed Green Beans to the inner pot and saute for 1 minute. If the pot gets too hot & browns at the bottom, then add 1 tbsp of water and de-glaze.
Now add Salt & Pepper + lemon zest. Give a quick mix. Cancel Saute. Remove beans from the pot to a serving platter. Give a good squeeze of lemon juice and serve warm.

Can I make these in a Pan on a gas top?

If you do not have Instant Pot, then you can prepare it in a pan on a gas top.
Prepare the green beans as instructed in the main recipe. Heat oil in the pan and saute garlic in it. Add trimmed green beans to it. Saute for few minutes on medium heat. Cover and cook for 2 minutes. Switch off the heat. Add salt, pepper, lemon zest and lemon juice. Give it a good toss. It is ready.

Other INSTANT POT SIDES to prepare with these Green Beans

IP Mashed Potatoes, IP Brussel Sprouts, IP Baby Potatoes

How do I eat these?

You can eat these as is. If you will skip the oil from the recipe and add the seasoning directly to the steamed beans, then these make a HEALTHY & WEIGHT WATCHERS FRIENDLY RECIPE.
It depends how you season these (see notes for options). You can serve these with fajitas, noodles, pasta, risotto, etc,.

Video

Notes

What are the other ways to season Green Beans?

Here are fee options to season Green Beans -

Olive Oil + Lemon & Garlic as mentioned in this recipe
Butter & Salt + Pepper
Olive Oil + Parmesan + Black Pepper
Italian Seasoning + Red Chili Flakes
Butter + Rosemary & Lemon
Asian Dressing Sauce
Taco Seasoning
Fajita Seasoning

The possibilities are endless.

Tips for Perfectly Steamed Green Beans in Instant Pot

Make sure to do QPR (quick pressure release/manual release) right after the timer goes off.
Remove Beans immediately from the inner pot and set aside for further seasoning.