Instant Pot Green Beans and Potatoes
This hearty Instant Pot green beans and potatoes dish is fast, comforting, and easy to customize. Serve as a simple side or cozy main.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, Southern-Inspired
- 1 pound baby potatoes halved
- 1 pound green beans trimmed
- 1 yellow onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Turn Instant Pot to sauté. Add olive oil and chopped onion; cook 2–3 minutes. Add garlic and stir until fragrant.
Add potatoes and broth. Season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
Place green beans on top of the potatoes. Do not stir.
Seal lid and cook on high pressure for 5 minutes. Let naturally release for 5–10 minutes.
Open lid, stir gently, and adjust seasoning. Serve warm with optional olive oil drizzle or vinegar splash.
- For softer beans, increase cook time to 6 minutes or more.
- Add chopped ham or crumbled bacon after cooking for more flavor.
- Stir in red pepper flakes for a little heat.
Keyword easy comfort food, green beans and potatoes, instant pot side dish