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Instant Pot Pinto Beans


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

A simple and delicious recipe for cooking pinto beans in the Instant Pot, perfect for soups, salads, or as a side dish.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound dry pinto beans
  • 6 cups distilled water
  • 1 medium onion (diced)
  • 1 jalapeño pepper (cut in half lengthwise)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Rinse the beans and remove any pebbles or debris. Place the rinsed beans in the Instant Pot.
  2. To the pot, add the water, onion, jalapeño, garlic, chili powder, and salt. Stir to combine.
  3. Place the lid on the pot and turn the valve to seal.
  4. Select high pressure and set the cook time for 50 minutes.
  5. Once the time has passed, let the pressure release naturally for 15 minutes, then finish with a quick pressure release. When the valve drops, carefully remove the lid.
  6. Remove the jalapeño and stir in the black pepper. Add more salt to taste, if desired.

Notes

  • This recipe is great for meal prep. Store cooked beans in the fridge for up to a week.
  • Feel free to adjust the spices based on your taste.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Pressure Cooking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 1g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 12g
  • Protein: 13g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg