Instant Pot Pinto Beans
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
240 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Instant Pot Pinto Beans
Description
This recipe makes pinto beans in an Instant Pot by layering ingredients starting with sautéed onion and garlic, followed by rinsed pinto beans, dried herbs like oregano, smoked paprika, cumin, coriander, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth. The mixture is pressure cooked for 40 minutes with a natural pressure release to ensure beans are fully tender but not mushy.
The spices provide a smoky and mildly spicy depth, complemented by the acidity and moisture of diced tomatoes. Tamari or soy sauce is added after cooking to preserve its flavor and provide umami seasoning. The layering technique, especially adding tomatoes last without stirring, helps maintain texture and prevent pastiness.
The cooked beans thicken into a stew and can be served over rice or with bread. They reheat well, thickening further on standing, and can be thinned with additional broth if needed. The flavors can vary by using different dried seasonings or adding meat, with cooking times adjusted accordingly.
Modifications include swapping olive oil for cooking spray to reduce calories, using fresh or frozen vegetables, or incorporating meats for a non-vegan option. The recipe's stepwise layering and pressure cooking provide convenience and a hearty, richly spiced bean dish.
Ingredients
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 3/4 cup onion or one large fresh onion, peeled and diced, diced, frozen
- 1 tbsp garlic minced
- 4.5 cups vegetable broth
- 1 lb pinto beans rinsed and picked through
- 1 tsp oregano dried
- 1 tsp smoked paprika gives it a great smoky flavor!
- 3/4 tsp cumin ground
- 3/4 tsp ground coriander
- 29 oz diced tomatoes canned, 2 x 14.5 oz cans
- tamari soy sauce to taste (at the end of cooking), or regular soy sauce if not GF
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to sauté; add oil and sauté onion for about 5 minutes till soft.
- Switch off sauté mode and quickly stir in the garlic. Then layer in the rest of the ingredients, ending with diced tomatoes on top and DO NOT mix.
- Close pot, set valve to sealing, select the pressure cook / manual (dependent upon IP model), select high pressure and set the timer to 40 minutes.
- Allow a natural pressure release (NPR) for 20 minutes and then a quick pressure release for the rest.
- Open the Instant Pot, stir in Tamari soy sauce, and serve.
Notes
- Substitute olive oil with no-calorie cooking spray to reduce fat and calories.
- Enhance the dish by adding fresh or frozen vegetables according to availability.
- Alter the spice blend to suit taste, such as using creole or fajita seasoning.
- Add meats like bacon, chorizo, or ham hocks for non-vegan versions but adjust cooking times.
- Layer ingredients carefully, placing tomatoes last without stirring to maintain texture.
- The stew thickens on standing; add broth during reheating to thin as needed.
- Cooking times exclude pressure build-up and release durations; plan accordingly.
- Other bean varieties can be used but may require time adjustments.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 240 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 240kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 684mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 1011mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 525IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 11% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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