Easy Instant Pot Beets (Ready in 25 Minutes)
This Instant Pot Beets recipe is the easiest, most foolproof way to cook beets to tender, earthy perfection! Ready in 25 minutes, it’s perfect for meal prepping, salads, and side dishes.
Servings: 6 beets
Calories: 32kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 small beets about 2” each
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Clean beets to remove any dirt or dust. Cut off and discard roots and stems.
- Place a metal rack at the bottom of a 6 Qt Instant Pot and add 1 cup water. Place beets on the rack in a single layer and cook according to the time chart (see notes) depending on the beet diameters and desired doneness.
- Once the timer is up, do a quick release and remove the beets to a plate.
- Once the beets are cool enough to handle, you can peel the skins and use for your favorite recipes.
Notes
Cooking beets time chart
These cooking times are designed for beets that are tender and easily pierced. To create beets with a crisper, more al dente texture, reduce the cooking time by 5 minutes. Always pressure cook on high and use a quick pressure release.
- Extra small beets (1.5” to 1.75” diameter) – 15 minutes
- Small beets (2” diameter) – 20 minutes
- Medium beets (2 1/4” diameter) – 25 minutes
- Medium-large beets (2 1/2” diameter) – 30 minutes
- Large beets (2 3/4” diameter) – 35 minutes
- Extra Large beets (3” diameter) – 40 minutes
Nutrition
Calories: 32kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.05g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 60mg | Potassium: 244mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg