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Instant pot Pinto Beans
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Instant pot Pinto Beans

What do you do with them after they are cooked? Freezing black beans is a great way to preserve this important source of protein.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Additional Time
20 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 140 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 pound black beans about 2¼ cups, dried
  • 1 can green chilies diced
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 6½ cups water

Instructions

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  1. Rinse and sort beans removing any foreign pieces.
  2. Chop vegetables.
  3. Add beans, vegetables and spices to Instant pot.
  4. Add water or use chicken, vegetable or beef broth.
  5. Set instant pot to pressure cook on high pressure. Set timer for 40 minutes.
  6. Once the cooking cycle is done, allow the pressure cooker to slow release for about 10 minutes. (Leave the cooker alone). Once the float valve depresses, release additional pressure manually.
  7. See below for serving suggestions.

Notes

  • Can substitute vegetable, chicken or beef stock instead of water.
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  • HOW TO SERVE BEANS
  • Beans can be enjoyed with the broth, or drain liquid and serve as a side.
  • Use the beans to make vegan or vegetarian tacos, tostadas, burritos, enchiladas or taquitos.
  • Use an immersion blender or potato masher to mash the beans into “refried beans”. Drain most of the cooking liquid. Adding some of the cooking liquid back to the beans, as needed. I like to leave some of the beans whole to add to the texture of the dish.
  • Traditional refried beans, frijoles refritos are made by adding the cooked beans to a frying pan with a bit of fat (traditionally lard). Then mashed with a potato masher. Add some of the cooking liquid back to the beans, as needed. They are delicious either way.
  • Beans can be refrigerated for 3-4 days. For longer storage freeze for up to 2 months or pressure can the beans for a shelf stable product.

Nutrition Information

Calories 140kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 0.2g (1%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g (2%) Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g (1%) Sodium 400mg (17%) Potassium 643mg (14%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 48IU (1%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 65mg (7%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 140

% Daily Value*

Calories 140kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Sodium 400mg 17%
Potassium 643mg 14%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 48IU 1%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 65mg 7%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.