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Instant Pot Pinto Beans (No Soaking)

Instant Pot Pinto Beans (No Soaking)

Cost $7.5, save $10

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 60 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $7.5

INGREDIENTS

  • Proteins

    • 🥓 3 slices bacon

  • Liquids/Soups

    • 4 cups chicken broth
    • 💧 1 ½ cups water

  • Legumes

    • 1 pound dried pinto beans, rinsed

  • Vegetables

    • 🧅 ½ cup chopped onions, or to taste
    • 2 green chile peppers

  • Spices and Seasonings

    • 1 ¼ teaspoons garlic powder
    • 🧂 1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt
    • 1 teaspoon chili powder
    • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
    • ½ teaspoon paprika

STEPS

1

Gather the ingredients.

2

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Sauté function. Add bacon and cook, turning once, 4 to 6 minutes.

3

Add chicken broth, pinto beans, water, onions, chile peppers, garlic powder, salt, chili powder, cumin, and paprika. Close and lock the lid.

4

Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 45 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

5

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

6

Remove bacon and chile peppers; chop to desired consistency and return to the pot. Mash beans with a potato masher until they reach desired consistency.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

236

Calories

  • 15
    Protein
  • 39
    Carbs
  • 3
    Fats

💡 You can omit bacon for a vegetarian-friendly version or substitute it with smoked paprika for a similar smoky flavor.Soaking beans overnight can reduce cooking time and improve digestibility.Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 5 days or can be frozen for up to 3 months.Mash only part of the beans for a textured consistency.