Instant Pot Beets | Time Chart

Instant Pot Beets are one of the easiest ways to elevate your cooking game! They’re also incredibly good for you so it’s a total win-win!

Beets are one of those things – people either love ’em or hate ’em. (I secretly believe that those who hate them haven’t really given them a shot. Or they just had bad ones!)

But there’s really no better way to add vibrant color, wonderful texture, and deep, rich flavor to a salad, soup, or side dishes. And Instant Pot beets are by far the easiest way to make them.

Are Beets Healthy?

Yes beets are good for you. Very good for you! Their rich color comes from the betalains in beets. This gives beets loads of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. You can use the rich red ones or golden beets. Both are great!

Antioxidants are known to help with cancer prevention. And help with inflammation can reduce symptoms of ailments such as asthma, arthritis, and auto-immune disorders. (Get my Anti-Inflammatory Foods to Eat and Avoid Free PDF here.)

They are also high in fiber and have a ton of vitamins and minerals. All of these qualities add to the overall health benefits of eating beets. And they’re a great addition to my Crisp Green Salad!

What Is The Healthiest Way to Cook Beets?

Any way you’ll eat that! That’s the healthiest way to cook beets! Haha! Seriously though, of the choices (roasted beets, boiled beets, air fryer beets, etc.), you really won’t find healthier than Instant Pot Beets. Although they really all are good for you.

The advantage to pressure cooker beets is that they use absolutely no oil (like is often used in roasted or air fried). And they cook with the skins on in the Instant Pot, which retains more of the nutrients than when they are boiled.

It’s important to note that beets can be messy. Very messy! So either be prepared to thoroughly wash any cutting boards or surfaces that may come in contact with the beets. And that also goes for your hands. Either wear gloves or wash immediately after handling. (Don’t worry, it will come off!)

But, to repeat, beets are simply good for you. No matter how you cook them!

Ingredients in Instant Pot Beets

• 3-4 medium sized beets
• 1 cup water

How to Cook Instant Pot Beets

1. Select medium sized beets when possible. Cut off the stems and root tip. Scrub them well. (see full recipe below)
2. Insert the stainless steel trivet into the Instant Pot inner pot. You can also use a steamer basket. Add 1 cup of water to the Instant Pot.
3. Place 3-4 beets into the pot in a single layer. Pressure cook for 20 minutes (See time chart below. Time will vary depending on the size of your beets.)
4. Do a 10 minute natural pressure release after the cooking time is complete (let the pot sit undisturbed before releasing the pressure).
5. Remove the beets and allow to cool down until they can be easily handled. Using a paper towel, rub the skins off the beets. Cut and use in your favorite recipes.

How Long Does it Take to Pressure Cook Beets?

Beets come in all sizes. I’ve seen them as small as a radish and as large as an oversized softball! The larger the beet, the more time they need to cook. This chart references the most popular sizes found in supermarkets.

• Small (lime size): 18-20 minutes
• Medium (lemon size): 23-25 minutes
• Large (baseball size): 28-30 minutes

For all of these sizes, make sure to also do a 10-minute natural release after the cooking time is done.

Tools Used in This Recipe

• Instant Pot
• Tongs
• EliHome Cutting Boards

So now you know the easiest way to cook beets! You’ll be able to add them to all your salads, soups, and sides in no time at all!