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How to Cook Beans in the Instant Pot
Bring something special to the table with this well-loved recipe.
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 2 mins
Servings: 7 cups
Calories: 236 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound beans of choice (such as chickpeas, cannellini beans, pinto beans, black beans)
- 5-6 cups water or vegetable broth
- 2 - 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt (or 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt)
- Other seasonings as desired (bay leaves, black pepper, fresh or dried herbs, whole spices, chopped onions, garlic cloves, etc.)
Instructions
- Optional: add the beans to a large bowl or the Instant Pot inner pot and cover with cold water (about 6 cups). Soak for 8 hours or overnight. Then drain and rinse.
- Add the beans and water or broth to the inner pot of the Instant Pot. Add salt any other seasonings of choice. Stir to combine.
- Secure the lid and select the Pressure Cook setting. For soaked beans, cook for 7-9 minutes for cooked but firm beans, or 10-12 minutes for softer beans. For unsoaked beans, cook for 30 to 40 minutes.
- When the timer beeps, allow a natural pressure release for at least 10 minutes (or 15-20 minutes). Perform a manual pressure release to vent any remaining steam. Open the pot, discard any aromatics, and transfer the beans to your glass tupperware. I like to store the beans in the cooking liquid, as it keeps them moist and is flavorful.
- Store cooked beans in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze in 1 1/2 to 2 cup increments for 6 to 8 months.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
236kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
103mg
(4%)
Potassium
567mg
(16%)
Fiber
11g
(44%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
43IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
73mg
(7%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 7cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 236
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 236kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 103mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 567mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 43IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 73mg | 7% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.