Enjoy them on their own or as part of a taco or topping for nachos.

Cover the cooker and lock the lid in place.

Turn steam release handle to Sealing position.

Instant-pot pinto beans in a white bowl, garnished with lime wedges

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Select Pressure Cook setting.

Select High pressure for 40 minutes.

(It will take about 8 minutes for the cooker to come up to pressure before cooking begins.)

A finger pressing a “pressure” button on an instant pot

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Let the pressure release naturally (float valve will drop; this will take 10 to 15 minutes).

Remove the lid from the cooker.

Garnish with lime wedges, if desired.

An instant pot pictured from above with the pressure cooker lid on

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Frequently Asked Questions

Like other legumes,pinto beans offer a wealth of health benefits.

For this reason, it’s imperative that women of childbearing age get enough folate in their diet.

Beans can be an excellentand tastyway to accomplish this.

Cooked pinto beans, scallion and garlic cloves in water in an instant pot

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If you’re looking for a plant protein to add to your plate, pinto beans have you covered.

Pinto beans are also high in antioxidants, further adding to their cardiovascular protection.

There’s no need to soak dried beans when you’re cooking them in an Instant Pot.

They become fully cooked and tender when you cook them under High pressure for 40 minutes.

Drain and follow the recipe as instructed, then select High pressure for 15 minutes.

Yes, you’re able to!

you’re able to swap the scallions for 2 medium shallots, halved lengthwise.

These pinto beans are perfect in tacos,enchiladasandburrito bowls.

Refrigerate the cooked beans in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

To freeze the beans, cool them completely, store in vacuum-sealed bags or freezer bags and label them.

There might be a few reasons why your beans aren’t getting soft in an Instant Pot.

Certain types of beans require longer cooking times and more water.

  • Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day.

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