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Simply Savory Instant Pot Pinto Beans

Prepare flavorful and tender pinto beans right in your instant pot in less than an hour. This recipe skips the soaking and infuses the beans with a medley of delicious seasonings for a stand-alone dish, or a perfect addition to tacos, soups and salads.
1
1 hr 15 min
TOTAL TIME
435
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Simply Savory Instant Pot Pinto Beans
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Ingredients
8 INGREDIENTS
4 SERVINGS
Cumin
1 tsp cumin
Olive Oil
1 tbsp olive oil
Water
8 cups water
Salt
1 tsp salt
Garlic
2 cloves garlic
minced
Black Pepper
1 tsp black pepper
Dry Pinto Beans
1 lb dry pinto beans
dry and unsoaked
Dried Bay Leaf
1 whole dried bay leaf
Directions
7 STEPS
5 min
PREP TIME
1 hr 10 min
COOK TIME
1 hr 15 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Rinse the dry pinto beans under cold water. Discard any shriveled beans or small stones that may be present.
2
Turn on the Instant Pot and select the 'Sauté' function. Add the olive oil.
3
Add the minced garlic to the pot and sauté for about two minutes until fragrant.
4
Add the rinsed beans, water, salt, black pepper, cumin, and bay leaf to the pot. Give everything a good stir to combine the ingredients.
5
Secure the pot lid and set the valve to 'Sealing'. Select the 'Pressure Cook' or 'Manual' mode and set the cooking time to 45 minutes at high pressure.
6
Once the cooking time is completed, allow the pressure to release naturally for 15 minutes. Then, carefully move the valve to 'Venting' to release the remaining pressure.
7
Remove the bay leaf before serving. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
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Health Info
Macros
72g
CARBS
5g
FAT
24g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
VEGETARIAN
MEDITERRANEAN
VEGAN
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