Instant Pot Beets
Instant Pot Beets are a quick, hands-off way to cook tender, flavorful beets while preserving their vibrant color and nutrients. Perfect for salads, sides, or snacks, this method saves time and delivers consistently soft, sweet, earthy vegetables.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish, Vegetable
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
4 small to medium beets, washed
18 ounces water (2 ½ cups)
Kosher salt, optional
Instructions
- Wash and trim the beets, leaving about ½ inch of stem intact.
- Pour water into the Instant Pot and place the steamer basket inside.
- Arrange the beets in the basket and close the lid. Seal the pressure valve.
- Cook on high pressure for 15–20 minutes, depending on beet size.
- Allow a natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then carefully release any remaining pressure.
- Remove beets and let cool slightly before peeling; skins slip off easily.
- Slice, dice, or serve whole, seasoning with kosher salt if desired.
Notes
Larger beets may require an extra 5–10 minutes of cooking.
Leave skins on during cooking—they peel easily afterward.
Use a steamer basket to keep beets above water for even cooking.
Optional variations: roast after pressure cooking, pickle, add herbs or spices, or toss into salads.
Store cooked beets in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze peeled and sliced for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beet
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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