Instant Pot Pinto Beans
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4.9
Instant Pot Pinto Beans
Description
The Instant Pot Pinto Beans recipe uses dry pinto beans cooked under high pressure, starting with soaking in water accompanied by salt and optional ingredients such as chopped jalapeño, garlic cloves, diced yellow onion, and cumin for added flavor. After a 25-minute high-pressure cook, the lid is removed and the beans are gently simmered on the saute setting to reach the desired softness, providing flexibility to adjust texture. This method ensures the beans are fully cooked but not overdone, with the finishing steps aimed at perfecting consistency.
The beans can be served as a hearty side dish or incorporated into other recipes. Their natural creaminess and flavor adapt well to various seasonings and dishes, making them suitable for use in beans-and-rice bowls, tacos, or as a protein-rich base for vegetarian meals.
Allow the beans to cool fully before storing to prevent spoilage and label with the cooking date for meal prep organization. Adjust seasonings before or after cooking for personal taste preferences. The flexible final cooking time on saute helps accommodate variations in bean age and type.
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 3 cups pinto beans dry
- 8 cups of water
- ½ teaspoon salt
Optional additions:
- 1 jalapeño minced or red pepper flakes (if you like spicy)
- 4 garlic minced, cloves
- ½ yellow onion diced
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- salt to taste, more
Instructions
- In a 6-quart pressure cooker, add the beans, water, salt, and any optional additions that you’re using. Set it to high pressure and cook for 25 minutes.
- After 25 minutes, release the pressure, remove the lid, and use the “saute” function to cook for another 25 to 35 minutes, or until the beans reach your desired softness. Stir occasionally.
Notes
- Cook times may vary depending on your bean type and age; the saute step helps achieve preferred softness.
- Cool beans completely before storing to reduce spoilage risk.
- Label stored beans with the preparation date for best usage tracking.
- Feel free to experiment with added seasonings for diverse flavor profiles.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6to 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 342 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 342kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 62g | 21% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sodium | 222mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 1373mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 15g | 60% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 27IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 125mg | 13% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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