This Instant Pot Pinto Beans recipe is a great way to get started with meal prep and cooking beans with an instant pot. It simplifies the process and ensures you won’t need to spend hours in the kitchen to have a bowlful of pinto beans.
1jalapenominced or red pepper flakes (if you like spicy)
4garlic clovesminced
½yellow oniondiced
¼teaspoonof cumin
More saltto taste
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.
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Notes
Every bag of beans cooks a bit differently. So be prepared to be a bit flexible. The variable time at the end of the recipe using the saute function allows for this fluctuation.
Be sure to allow beans to fully cool before storing. When warm, the beans take longer to cool down and may spoil more quickly.
Don’t forget to label with the date cooked (and the name) when storing for meal prep.
Add your seasonings of choice for a more flavorful Instant Pot pinto beans recipe.