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Instant Pot Beets

A step by step guide to cook beets in the Instant Pot
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Course: Sides, Vegetables
Cuisine: International
Servings: 4 beets
Calories: 35kcal

Equipment

  • 1 six quart Instant Pot
  • 1 tall trivet or egg rack
  • 1 knife

Ingredients

  • 4 beets about 6 oz each
  • 2 cups water

Instructions

Instant Pot Cubed Beets

  • Wash and scrub the beets thoroughly to get rid of any mud.
  • Slice off the tops and roots, if any.
  • Peel the beets and cut them into 1 inch cubes.
  • Insert the inner pot into the Instant Pot.
  • Add 2 cups water. Place a trivet into the pot.
  • Place the cubed beets in a steamer basket.
  • Plug in the Instant Pot.
  • Ensure that the sealing ring has been fitted properly into the lid and close the Instant Pot.
  • Turn the VALVE TO SEALING.
  • Press STEAM and set the timer to 12 minutes.
  • Wait for the steaming cycle to complete.
  • When done, wait for 10 minutes of NATURAL PRESSURE RELEASE. After 10 mins, do a controlled and gradual quick pressure release.
  • Open and season as you prefer. Enjoy.

How to cook whole beets in the Instant Pot?

  • Wash and scrub the beets well to get rid of any mud. This step is very important here since we are not going to peel the beets for this method.
  • Trim the leaves, tops and roots of the beets. Insert the inner pot into the Instant Pot and add 2 cups water to the inner pot.
  • Place an egg rack or a tall trivet into the inner pot and arrange the beets on the egg rack.
  • Ensure that the sealing ring has been fitted correctly into the Instant Pot. Close the Instant Pot and TURN THE VALVE TO SEALING.
  • Press PRESSURE COOK-HIGH PRESSURE and set the timer to 25 minutes. Wait for the pressure cooking cycle to complete.
  • Once done, wait for 10 minutes of NATURAL PRESSURE RELEASE. Press CANCEL. After 10 minutes, do a controlled, gradual quick pressure release.
  • Open the lid and allow the cooked beets to cool down. To peel them, gently rub the beets between your fingers or use a paper towel to scrub the peel away.
  • Slice them or cube them as desired and use it as per your requirements.

Notes

Timings-

The most crucial part of this process is the timing. If your beets are large in size, they take a long time to cook. Smaller ones cook fairly quickly. Follow these timings for different beet sizes-
  1. Small beets  - High Pressure for 10 minutes followed by 10 minutes NPR.
  2. Medium beets - High Pressure for 15 minutes followed by 10 minutes NPR.
  3. Large beets - High Pressure for 25 minutes followed by 10 minutes NPR.

For Instant Pot & Air Fryer Recipes

Instant Pot timings may vary based on your geographic location. Air fryer settings and timings may vary based on the capacity and the model of the Air fryer.

Disclaimer

Nutrition values are provided here as a courtesy and are only a rough guide. Please consult a health care provider if you have any concerns.

Nutrition

Calories: 35kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 70mg | Potassium: 267mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 27IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg
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