Garlic Butter Sesame Instant Pot Green Beans

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When it comes to a favorite vegetable side dish, these Instant Pot Green Beans are hard to beat. They seem to pair with just about everything and are easily customizable. They appeal to both kids and adults alike, which definitely puts them at the top of the list in my house.

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!

Want more ready-in-no-time easy side dishes? Then check out my How To Cook Canned Green Beans, How To Cook Frozen Carrots, and this easy Instant Pot Broccoli recipe.

Why Make This Recipe

• It’s So Easy – A true dump-and-start recipe, this is a tasty side dish made in an electric pressure cooker that requires almost no effort to make.
• An Affordable Side Dish – Just a handful of inexpensive, everyday ingredients are needed.
• Perfect for Dietary Needs – Suitable for low carb, keto, and gluten free diets.

Ingredient Notes

• Green beans – Use fresh green beans. Sort and cut off the stems and end.
• Stock – Chicken stock adds so much flavor, but feel free to use beef or vegetable stock. You can also use water.
• Garlic Puree – Garlic puree is a smooth and paste-like mixture made by blending or crushing garlic cloves into a fine consistency. You can substitute garlic powder, but the intensity of flavor will not be the same.
• Sesame seeds – Toasted sesame seeds have a nice, nutty flavor.
• Butter – Use salted butter for the most flavor.

Ready to make these Instant Pot Green Beans? Gather up your ingredients, and I will show you…

How To Make Garlic Butter Sesame Instant Pot Green Beans

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1. Add chicken stock to the Instant Pot insert. Then add the green beans, followed by the butter and garlic.
2. Place the lid on the Instant Pot and turn the valve to the sealing position.
3. Set to manual/pressure cook on high pressure for 0 minutes. When done, allow for a full natural pressure release (NPR).
4. Top with sesame seeds and serve immediately.

Expert Tips

• Remove the ends of the green beans before cooking to ensure a more enjoyable texture.
• Feel free to swap the chicken stock for vegetable stock if you prefer. You can also use water.
• Swap the garlic purée with roasted garlic for a richer flavor.
• These green beans are best served warm because the butter will congeal as they cool down. If you would like to serve cold, simply omit the butter.
• If you prefer more tender green beans, increase the time at pressure to 1-2 minutes.
• Sprinkle salt, pepper, or other desired seasonings over the green beans to enhance their taste.
• Toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet before adding.
• Use toasted slivered almonds instead of sesame seeds.
• Drizzle with a bit of sesame oil before serving for more of that nutty flavor.
• Add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.
• 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 and Storage

• Prep Ahead – This recipe is so easy to make, there’s not much to prep in advance! But, you can wash, trim 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

More Recipes You May Like

• Instant Pot Brussel Sprouts.
• Easy Instant Pot Corn on the Cob.
• Buttered Instant Pot Cabbage.

Serving Suggestions

• Instant Pot Whole Chicken.
• Vietnamese Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin.
• Instant Pot Mac and Cheese.

Even More Green Beans Recipes

• Green Beans Almondine.
• Crockpot Green Beans and Bacon.
• Smothered Green Beans.
• Air fryer Green Beans.
• Learn How To Cook Fresh Green Beans 4 Ways.

Weight Watchers Points

There are 2 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.

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