Are you craving a simple yet delectable dish that can be prepared quickly and easily? Look no further than fresh green beans cooked in a pressure cooker. This versatile vegetable is packed with flavor and nutrients, making it a healthy and delicious addition to any meal. With the help of a pressure cooker, you can effortlessly create tender-crisp green beans that retain their vibrant color and maximum flavor in no time. Explore our collection of mouthwatering recipes and discover the perfect pressure cooker green beans recipe to tantalize your taste buds and impress your family and friends. From classic preparations to unique flavor combinations, we have something for everyone to enjoy. Embark on a culinary journey and let the pressure cooker work its magic, transforming ordinary green beans into an extraordinary dish that will become a staple in your kitchen.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
PRESSURE COOKER SOUTHERN-STYLE GREEN BEANS AND BACON
The pressure cooker infuses flavor into your veggies.
Provided by Carolyn Meigs
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans
Time 39m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place bacon in the bottom of a pressure cooker and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 8 minutes. Add onions; saute for 1 minute. Add green beans; toss until coated in bacon grease. Add water.
- Close cooker securely and place pressure regulator over vent according to manufacturer's instructions. Heat until steam escapes in a steady flow, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 5 minutes. Let pressure release naturally according to manufacturer's instructions, 5 to 10 minutes. Unlock lid and remove. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 98.1 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Cholesterol 7.4 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 207.5 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
FRESH GREEN BEANS - PRESSURE COOKER
Fresh green beans are a summer garden favorite. For a Southern cook like myself, they can take hours to simmer to perfection. Voila'...the pressure cooker! Gets them perfect in minutes! This works with beans frozen from your garden, too.
Provided by Shelley Lee
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place all ingredients into pressure cooker and stir.
- Bring cooker to pressure and reduce heat to the lowest temperature that will still maintain a jiggle
- Cook for 3-4 minutes - 5 minutes if you like your beans extra soft.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
- Reduce pressure under cool running water.
HOW TO MAKE INSTANT POT GREEN BEANS
The best Instant Pot Green Beans perfectly steamed, crunchy but still tender, and ready to eat in less than 15 minutes.
Provided by Steph
Categories Side
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Rinse and dry green beans, then trim off the ends.
- Place 1 cup water in the Instant Pot, then place the steamer rack in the Instant Pot.
- Place green beans on top of the steamer rack, then replace lid and move vent to SEALING.
- Cook on MANUAL, LOW PRESSURE for 0-2 minutes, depending how soft you like your green beans. For firmer green beans cook for 0, for softer green beans cook for 2. (We usually cook ours for 1).
- QUICK RELEASE once the time has expired.
- Open lid carefully, then remove green beans from the instant pot and toss with melted butter and season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 242 kcal, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Sodium 126 mg, Carbohydrate 32 g, Sugar 15 g, Protein 8 mg
Tips:
- Choose fresh, tender green beans for the best flavor and texture.
- Trim the ends of the green beans, but do not snap them.
- Use a pressure cooker that is large enough to hold all of the green beans in a single layer.
- Add enough water to the pressure cooker to cover the green beans.
- Cook the green beans on high pressure for 2-3 minutes, depending on the desired tenderness.
- Quick-release the pressure from the pressure cooker.
- Drain the green beans and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
- Drain the green beans again and pat them dry.
- Serve the green beans immediately or store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Pressure cooking green beans is a quick and easy way to prepare this delicious and nutritious vegetable. With just a few simple steps, you can have perfectly cooked green beans that are tender, crisp, and flavorful. Whether you serve them as a side dish, add them to a salad, or use them in a stir-fry, pressure-cooked green beans are a versatile and delicious addition to any meal.
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