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Instant Pot Pinto Beans

How to cook Pinto Beans in the instant pot- with or without soaking
Cook Time 30 minutes
Author Chhavi

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 lbs Pinto Beans
  • 8 cups Water
  • 1 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

Soaking Method

  • Wash and soak the beans in 3 times the water.
  • Soak the beans for 6-8 hours or overnight.
  • Drain the water. Add the soaked beans, water and salt to the instant pot. Select PRESSURE COOK or MANUAL for 20 minutes on HIGH pressure.
  • Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes before Quick Releasing the pressure.If the beans are not soft enough, pressure cook for another 5 minutes.
  • Another way to do this is to add the water, salt and beans to the instant pot.Set the instant pot timer to 6 hours later for 20 minutes on HIGH.Let the pressure release naturally before opening the pot.

No Soaking Method

  • Wash the beans in water.
  • Add the washed beans, water and salt to the instant pot.Select PRESSURE COOK or MANUAL for 30 minutes on HIGH pressure.
  • Let the pressure release naturally before opening the pot.

Notes

The Cooking time can vary based on 
  • Age of the beans
  • Altitude of the place
  • Quality of the beans
If you end up with undercooked beans even after 30 minutes of pressure cooking, Pressure cook for additional 5-10 minutes.