How to Cook Dried Beans in a Pressure Cooker with No Pre-Soaking Required
Prep Time2minutes mins
Cook Time30minutes mins
Pressure Time40minutes mins
Total Time1hour hr 12minutes mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24
Calories: 63kcal
Author: Kristen Chidsey
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound dried beans rinsed and sorted (this is equal to 2 measuring cups full of dried beans)
- 8 cups water
- 1 bay leaf optional
- 1 onion, sliced optional
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar optional
Instructions
- Place beans, water, onion, and bay leaf if using in the inner pot of a pressure cooker.
- Place lid on Instant Pot and close valve to “seal.”
- Cook on High Pressure for Following Times:Black Beans–30 Minutes on High PressureChickpeas–40 Minutes on High PressureKidney Beans–35 Minutes on High PressurePinto Beans–25 Minutes on High PressureNavy Beans**–25 Minutes on High PressureButter Beans--40 Minutes on High PressureGreat Northern Beans— on 35 Minutes High Pressure
- Allow to naturally release until pressure subsides, or at least 20 minutes before doing a quick release.
- Once beans have finished cooking, stir in salt and vinegar if using. Store cooked beans in a bit of the cooking liquid to keep them moist and tender while they sit in fridge, this is not necessary, but suggested.
Notes
- For incredibly soft beans without much structure left, add 10 minutes to cook time.
- For pre-soaked beans, decrease cook time by 10 minutes and decrease the water to 5 cups.
- For every additional pound of dried beans, add 2 cups of water for pressure cooking.
- Note on Navy Beans: Navy beans can get mushy if not pre-soaked. So if preparing them for baked beans or something you want to hold its shape, it is best to soak them for 8-12 hours in cold water and then drain and cook for 15 minutes on high pressure with natural pressure release.
- For cooking in your pressure cooker at a higher altitude, keep in mind these Instant Pot Altitude Conversions.
Nutrition
Calories: 63kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 4g | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 256mg | Fiber: 2g | Vitamin C: 0.8mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1.3mg