2 servings43 minutescook 43 min

Basic Dried Pinto Beans

By Instant Pot Culinary Team

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2 Servings

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45 Minutes

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Easy

Basic Dried Pinto Beans
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Recipe Details

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 2 minutes

Cook Time: 43 minutes

Total Time: 45 Minutes

Cooking Technique: Instant Pot Duo Crisp, Instant Pot Pro, Instant Pot Pro Crisp, Instant Pot Pro Plus, Instant Pot Ultimate Lid, Pressure Cook

Diet: Halal, Vegetarian

Yield: 2 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried pinto beans
  • 2 ¼ cups water
  • ½ tsp salt
These no-soak dried pinto beans are perfect for a delicious and healthy meal.

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Rinse beans and discard any debris. Place rinsed beans along with the water or stock and salt in the Instant Pot.
  2. Select Pressure Cook and set for 43 minutes on High. After 30 minutes, flip the steam valve to quick-release the pressure.
  3. Serve with rice a delicious, easy meal.

About the chef

Instant Pot® Culinary Team

Instant Pot® Culinary Team

When life’s moving fast and dinner needs to happen faster, the Instant Pot Culinary Team is here to make it deliciously doable. We cook up recipes for every Instant Pot appliance you’ve got your hands on—so whether you’re tackling Tuesday night or going all-out for the weekend, you’ll have the flavor without the fuss. No overthinking, no babysitting, just good food that works with your schedule (not against it).

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