Learn how to cook beets in instant pot. This method of cooking beets is one of the easiest. Cooked beets are a nutritious root vegetable to add to your salads, smoothies, sandwiches and more.
1 Instant Pot Duo with trivet or use the steamer basket instead
1 large bowl
1 Veggie Scrubber
1 Measuring Cup
Ingredients
3medium size beets (about 7 inches circumference)see the post above regarding different cooking times.
1cupcold water
Instructions
Cut off beets' stems and tails. Wash and scrub the beets very well.
Place a metal trivet at the bottom of your instant pot. Pour one cup of water. Arrange the beets on the trivet in a single layer.
Set your instant pot on pressure-cook setting (high), and cook for 28 minutes. Let it natural release. Open the lid carefully (caution hot). Using kitchen tongs, remove the hot beets and place them in a bowl to cool down. Peel and use once cool enough to handle.
Notes
*if you lost your the instant pot trivet, use the steamer basket.*rinse the beets under cold water for easier peel. Just do not leave them submerged in water for more than two minutes.