How to cook beets in the instant pot

Step 1

Trim the beet leaves leaving the root.  Rinse the beets under running water to remove any dirt.

Step 2

Have almost equal sized beets cooking together.  If there are some larger beets, you can cut them.

Step 3

Add a cup of water to the instant pot and place the trivet in it. Place the beets on the trivet. You could also use a steamer basket.  Close the pressure cooker lid with vent in sealing position.

Step 4

For small to medium sized beets, cook on MANUAL or pressure cook mode at high pressure for 15 minutes. For all large beets, cook for 20 minutes.

Step 5

When the  pressure cooking is done, do a 10 minute natural pressure release, which means release the pressure manually 10 minutes after the pressure cooker beeps.  If you are not in a hurry, you can let the pressure release naturally.

Step 6

Open the lid and check that the beets are tender all the way through by inserting a knife through one of the beets.  If the beets are not tender, let them pressure cook for few more minutes.

Step 7

Transfer the beets to a plate or cutting board and let them cool.   Peel the skin with your fingers or a paper towel.

Step 8

Slice or cut the beets as you prefer.  Enjoy them as a side or in a salad.