Suitable for Low Carb, Keto, and Gluten Free Diets. Post includes Weight Watchers points. When it comes to a favorite vegetable side dish, green beans are hard to beat. They seem to pair with just about everything and are easily customizable. And they appeal to both kids and adults alike, which definitely puts them at the top of the list in my house. Just like these Instant Pot Glazed Carrots and Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes and creamy dreamy Instant Pot Cabbage. And cooking green beans in the Instant Pot means you can whip up a deliciously healthy side dish in virtually no time at all. Just the thing for those busy weeknight meals, for sharing at potlucks, and taking along to all your summer picnics and backyard barbecues!
Why Make This Recipe
Easy – A true dump and start recipe, this is a tasty side dish that requires almost no effort to make.Affordable – Just a handful of inexpensive, everyday ingredients are needed.Dietary – Suitable for low carb, keto, and gluten free diets.
So, are you ready to learn just how easy it is to make these Instant Pot Green Beans? Then gather up your ingredients and I will show you……
Ingredient Notes
Green beans – use ones that have been topped and tailed.Stock – this uses chicken stock for flavor, but feel free to use beef or vegetable stockSesame seeds – toasted seeds work the best.Butter – salted adds the best flavor to this.
How To Make Garlic Butter Sesame Instant Pot Green Beans
Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.
Add chicken stock to the Instant Pot insert. Then add the green beans, followed by the butter and garlic.Place the lid on the Instant Pot and turn the valve to the sealing position.Set to manual/pressure cook on high pressure for 0 minutes. When done, allow for a full natural pressure release (NPR).Top with sesame seeds and serve immediately.
Tips for Success
Make sure to top and tail your green beans.Feel free to swap the chicken stock for vegetable stock if you prefer.These green beans are best served warm as the butter will congeal as they cool down. If you would like to serve cold, simply omit the butter.Remember to mix gently or the green beans will break apart.
Delicious Variations
Green Beans and Bacon: season with a generous portion of chopped bacon and butter. A true classic!Lemon Herb Green Beans: season with a combination of basil, oregano, parsley, thyme, and lemon juice.Southern Green Beans: ham hock, onion, garlic, and butter.Parmesan Green Beans: top with shaved parmesan for a taste of Italy.Green Beans Almondine: toss with butter and slivered almonds.Vegan Green Beans: omit the butter, drizzle with olive oil, and top with chopped fresh herbs.Szechuan Style Green Beans: garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and chili paste.Instant Pot Green Beans and Potatoes: simply add some new potatoes or fingerling potatoes and up the cooking time to 6 minutes.
Prep Ahead and Storage
Prep Ahead – This recipe is so easy to make, there’s not much to prep in advance! But, you can wash, tip, tail, and then store the green beans in the refrigerator until needed.Store – Make ahead and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Freeze – Allow to cool down completely, then transfer into handy Ziploc freezer bags. Squeeze out all the extra air and seal the bags. Label the bags and then lay them flat in the freezer. Store in the freezer for 3 months.Reheat – place in a saucepan on the stove for 5 minutes, or until they’re warm and the butter has melted. Meal Prep – You can easily double or triple this recipe to make extra for other meals or freeze them for later use.
FAQs
Serving Suggestions
Instant Pot Whole Chicken.Vietnamese Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin.Instant Pot Mac and Cheese.
Weight Watchers Points
There are 2 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.
More Green Beans Recipes
Green Beans Almondine.Air fryer Green Beans.Learn How To Cook Fresh Green Beans 4 ways.
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