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Instant Pot Pinto Beans Recipe

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  • Author: Sky
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 to 6 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Instant Pot Pinto Beans recipe is a quick and easy way to cook dried pinto beans from scratch, delivering tender, flavorful beans perfect as a side dish or for use in tacos, enchiladas, chili, and more. With simple seasonings and a natural pressure release, this dish is both convenient and delicious.

Ingredients

Beans and Seasonings

  • 1 cup dried pinto beans
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

For Serving

  • Fresh lime juice or lime wedges
  • Chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. Sort and Rinse Beans: Place the dried pinto beans in a large colander and carefully sort through them to remove any stones, debris, or damaged beans. Rinse thoroughly under cold running water to clean them before cooking.
  2. Prepare Instant Pot: Transfer the rinsed beans to the Instant Pot. Add 3 cups of water along with the sea salt, chili powder, ground cumin, dried Mexican oregano, and a few grinds of freshly ground black pepper. Secure the Instant Pot lid and ensure the valve is set to the sealing position.
  3. Cook Beans: Set the Instant Pot to Pressure Cook on High for 25 minutes. During this time, the beans will soften and absorb the flavors of the spices.
  4. Natural Pressure Release: When the cooking time is up, allow the Instant Pot to release pressure naturally, which will take about 20 to 30 minutes. Do not manually release pressure to avoid splitting the beans.
  5. Finish and Serve: Once the float valve drops indicating the pressure is fully released, carefully remove the lid. Drain the beans if desired. Serve them as a side dish garnished with fresh lime juice or wedges and chopped cilantro, or use them in your favorite recipes such as tacos, enchiladas, or chili.

Notes

  • Natural pressure release is important to prevent beans from splitting and to ensure tender texture.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste after cooking if desired.
  • If using soaked beans, reduce pressure cooking time to about 10-15 minutes.
  • Leftover beans can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for longer storage.
  • Beans can be cooked without pre-soaking in the Instant Pot, saving time and effort.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Instant Pot
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Find it online: https://skysrecipes.com/instant-pot-pinto-beans-recipe/