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Pressure Cooker Recipes and Boiling Beans

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Cook Time
mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 335 kcal
Course: Others
Cuisine: Caribbean

Ingredients

  • 2 cups dry pinto beans (or pink, cranberry or red kidney beans)

Instructions

1. Soak
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  1. Soak the beans overnight to cut down on cooking time. If you do not soak them beforehand, allow for at least twice the cooking time indicated.Discard water and rinse the beans under running water.
2. Add water
  1. Place the beans in the pot with 4 cups of water.
Boiling beans in the Instant Pot
1. Boil
  1. Place the lid and seal. Press the PRESSSURE COOK button. Press the - or + button to set the time to 15 minutes. It will start.Once the alarm indicating the time is up sounds, let it rest for 5 minutes. Very carefully, open the valve to release the remaining steam.
2. Check
  1. Check the beans for doneness by pressing one with your fingers. It should have a mashed potato consistency inside.If the beans are not cooked thoroughly, repeat the step above.
Boiling beans in conventional pressure cooker
1. Boil
  1. Place the lid and seal. Start the heat at medium. Boil for 20 minutes starting counting from the time the valve starts to rotate and whistle. Let it cool down, or place under running water to cool faster.
2. Check
  1. Check the beans for doneness by pressing one with your fingers. It should have a mashed potato consistency inside. Repeat the above step if necessary, adding another cup of water to maintain the initial level.

Notes

  • Try more Instant Pot and pressure cooker recipes.

Nutrition Information

Calories 335kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 60g (20%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 0.2g (1%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g Monounsaturated Fat 0.2g Sodium 12mg (1%) Potassium 1344mg (38%) Fiber 15g (60%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 109mg (11%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 335

% Daily Value*

Calories 335kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 60g 20%
Protein 21g 42%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Sodium 12mg 1%
Potassium 1344mg 29%
Fiber 15g 60%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 109mg 11%
Iron 5mg 28%

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