Instant Pot Beets | How to cook Beets in a Pressure Cooker?

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Instant Pot Beets Recipe with time chart! Beets cooked to perfection in just minutes. Perfect for salads, side dishes, and healthy eating.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 73kcal

Author Jyoti Behrani

Trim the beet greens, leaving about an inch of stem attached.
Gently scrub the beets with a vegetable brush to remove any dirt and debris. Wash the beets thoroughly.

Pick beets of somewhat equal size when cooking together.
Pour a cup of water into the Instant Pot. Place a trivet inside the Instant Pot and arrange the beets on top of the trivet. Close the Instant Pot lid, with a vent on “sealing”.
Cook on Manual or Pressure Cook (high) for 15 minutes.
Note: Adjust the cooking time depending on the Size (inches in diameter) of the beets.
Instant Pot Beets Cooking Time Chart
Small Beets (1-1.75 inches): 10-12 minutes
Medium Beets (2-2.25 inches): 15-18 minutes
Large Beets (2.5-3 inches): 20-25 minutes
X-Large Beets (over 3 inches): 40+
Let pressure release naturally, around 10 minutes, and then manually remove the remaining pressure. Open the lid and check if beets are cooked by inserting a clean knife. If it goes through easily, the beets are cooked. If required cook for additional few minutes.
Remove the beets from the Instant Pot and onto a plate. Once beets are cool, peel off the skin using your hands or with the help of a paper towel.
Slice or cut into desired pieces. Enjoy beets as a side or in a salad!

Place the beets in a large pot and cover them with water.
Bring the water to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and simmer until fork-tender. For small to medium 20-25 minutes. For large beets 45-60 minutes.
Immediately removed the cooked beets from the hot water and allow them to cool.
Peel off the skin and enjoy beets.

Pat dry beets with a paper towel to remove any extra moisture.
Arrange the beets in a baking dish. Drizzle some olive oil to coat the beats. Sprinkle some salt and pepper. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
Roast beets at 400°F until fork-tender. Depending upon the size of the beets, it can take from 30 minutes to an hour. For small to medium-size beets, roast for 30-45 minutes. For large beets, roast for 60 minutes or until fork-tender.
Remove beets from the oven, allow them to cool for 15-20 minutes. Cut the stem, and peel off the skin.

Peel and slice or cut the beets into desired pieces. Store it in airtight container for 3-5 days in the refrigerator. Use it as desired.

Adjust the cooking time depending on the size of the beets.

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