This Instant Pot Beans recipe gives detailed instructions to making the best, simplest, warm and cooked beans that require no preloading time and almost no preparation either.
I throw all the ingredients together, dried beans, olive oil, salt, garlic, and a bay leaf, into my instant pot and leave the cooking process to the sciences. The beans turn out soft, flavorful and ready to eat. I love them on a bed of white rice with an African inspired tomato sauce. You can also use the cooked beans to make different casseroles, stews and curries.
To make Instant Pot Beans, you will need the following ingredients:
In an instant pot, combine 1 pound of dried beans of your choice with 8 cups of water, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, about 1-2 teaspoons of salt, 2-3 cloves of peeled, garlic, and 1 bay leaf if using. Take care not to fill the pot more than halfway. Seal the pot with the lid and ensure the pressure regulator valve is sealed too.
Cook the beans at a high pressure for the time recommended below. The pressure cooker will take about 15-20 minutes to reach the full pressure before cooking begins. If the below times do not cook the beans for long enough, you may reseal and continue cooking at a high pressure for another 5-10 minutes, or as needed.
Black beans: 20-25 minutes
Black-eyed peas : 20-25 minutes
Great Northern beans: 25-30 minutes
Navy beans: 25-30 minutes
Pinto beans: 25-30 minutes
Cannellini beans: 35-40 minutes
Chickpeas (garbanzo beans): 35-40 minutes
Red kidney beans: 25-30 minutes (may need to boil for 10 minutes before pressure cooking)
Once the beans are cooked according to the above times, release the pressure, naturally, for about 20-30 minutes. If you choose a rapid release, take care that the liquid from the beans don’t foam into the pressure valve.
Drain the cooked beans from the liquid and use immediately or cool and store in their cooking liquid. Refrigerate for 1 week or freeze for 3 months.
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Super easy beans!
Wow! These beans are simply fab! I made them last night, and my fam loved em. Remembered my grandma’s recipe. So easy and delish with rice! Thanks a ton!
I tried the Instant Pot Beans for a family dinner once, and my kids couldn't get enough! So simple and flavorful, a huge time saver for our busy nights.
Superb! I made this recipe for a family dinner last night, and everyone loved it. The beans were so easy to make in the Instant Pot, and the flavors were perfect. I served them with rice and some veggies, and it turned out to be a hit.
Amazing! I tossed in my favorite spices and served it at a potluck. Everyone loved it.
Superb, simple beans!
Delicious! I used these beans for a quick dinner; they amazed my family. Simple and perfect for busy weeknights!
These beans are amazing. I love how easy they are to make. I usually throw them on rice and they are a hit with the family. Plus, they are great for meal prep. Such a simple, healthy dish we enjoy every week.
Super easy beans. I love how I simply tossed in everything and came back to perfect beans. Made a delicious dinner with rice and sauce together. Will make it again.
Superb bean recipe!
Beans were super easy! Made for a cozy night.
Superb! I tossed everything in my Instant Pot one busy evening. The beans were soft and flavorful, perfect over rice. They reminded me of family dinners from childhood. Can't wait to make them again!
OMG, these beans are the biz! Made 'em last Sunday when I had my mates over. Just bunged everything in me Instant Pot, and then BOOM! Delicious beans with me spicy rice. Seriously, so easy and proper tasty! Can't wait to try them in a stew next!
So easy, delicious!
Made these beans for a game night with my buddies. They were super easy to whip up, and everyone loved 'em on rice.
