How to Cook Beets in Instant Pot
Learn How to Cook Beets in the Instant Pot in 30 minutes which is much faster than any other method! This easy-to-follow recipe results in easy to peel, fork-tender beets every time!
Servings: 3 cups
Calories: 130kcal
Instructions
- Wash beets and trim off the root, leafy green and top part.
- I used medium to large beets. To make sure they cook evenly, I cut large beets in half or you can follow cooking time table in the recipe notes.
- In Instant Pot, add 1 cup cold water. Place beets into a steamer basket and inside the Instant Pot. If you don't have a basket, add trivet and place beets on top.
- Close the lid, turn pressure valve to Sealing and cook on High Pressure or Manual for 20 minutes.
- Release pressure immediately using Quick Release method by turning valve to Venting and open the lid. Test beets for doneness by poking with the knife. If the knife pierces flesh without much resistance, beets are ready. It should feel like cutting soft butter. If not, close the lid and cook for 10 more minutes.
- Cool off beets under cold running water for a few seconds right in the basket. And then a little bit more until safe to handle. If not using steamer basket, use tongs and remove into a bowl. The goal is to remove beets from hot Instant Pot to cool off faster.
- To peel beets, use paper towel or parchment paper and scrub beets with it. Peel should just slide off.
- Your beets are ready. Enjoy as a side dish and in salads.
Notes
- Store: You can refrigerate cooked beets for up to 5 days. Peeled or not peeled, sliced or whole. Make sure the container is airtight, so beets do not dry out.
- Freeze: Cut them up to how you intend to use them after thawing. Freeze in resealable container or Ziploc bag (remove as much air as possible) for up to 3 months. Thaw on a counter for a few hours or in fridge overnight.
- Cooking times for whole beets: Small (2" diameter) - 20 minutes, medium (2.5" diameter) - 25 minutes, large (3" diameter) - 35 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.66cup | Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 240mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 20g