How to Cook Dried Beans in a Pressure Cooker
Equipment
- Pressure Cooker (Instant Pot or any electric pressure cooker)
- Colander
- measuring cups
- Large Spoon
Ingredients
- 1 lb dried beans
- 8 cups water or broth
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- optional add-ins garlic, chopped onion, bay leaves, seasoning
Instructions
- Rinse 1 lb of dried beans under cool water using a colander to remove dirt or debris.
- Place the rinsed beans into the pressure cooker. Add 8 cups of water or broth and 1 tbsp avocado oil, ensuring the beans are completely submerged.
- If desired, add chopped onion, minced garlic, bay leaves, or any seasoning like chili powder.
- Secure the lid and set the pressure cooker to high pressure for 35 minutes.
- Once the cooking cycle is complete, allow the pressure to naturally release for 15-20 minutes.
- After natural release, carefully open the steam valve to release any remaining pressure.
- Open the lid, check the beans for tenderness, and serve. Drain excess liquid if needed.
Notes
Common Bean Varieties and Cooking Times:
- Black Beans: 35 minutes on high pressure
- Red Kidney Beans: 35-40 minutes
- Great Northern Beans: 30-35 minutes
- Pinto Beans: 35 minutes
- Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans): 40-45 minutes
- Navy Beans: 30-35 minutes
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