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Instant Pot Cannellini Beans
My favorite no-fail Instant pot white bean recipe that can be used for meal prep and quick dinners. This recipe works with any dried white beans, including Navy beans, Cannellini beans, and Great Northern beans.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 168 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup cannellini beans or other white beans, rinsed
- 3 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1 bay leaf optional
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- This step is optional, but helps for easier digestion and reduces cooking time. Soak beans in 3 cups of water overnight. Then drain any remaining liquid.
- Add the beans, bay leaf, salt and water to the Instant Pot. Use 3 cups water for soaked beans (or 2 cup for overnight soaked beans).
- Close lid with vent in sealing position. Set to pressure cook on high pressure. Cannellini Beans: 35 minutes (or 12 minutes for overnight soaked beans)Great Northern Beans: 30 (10 minutes for overnight soaked beans)Navy Beans: 25 minutes (8 minutes for overnight soaked beans)
- Once the instant pot beeps, let the pressure release naturally. Carefully remove lid once steam has fully escaped and strain off any excess cooking liquid.
- Enjoy immediately in stews, soups, white chili, or salads. You can store cooled leftovers for up to 5 days in the refrigerator upor in the freezer up to 1 month.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
168kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
0.4g
(1%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.04g
Sodium
308mg
(13%)
Potassium
907mg
(26%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
2IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.01mg
(0%)
Calcium
127mg
(13%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 168
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 168kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 0.4g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Sodium | 308mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 907mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 2IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 127mg | 13% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.