Instant Pot Dried Beans is an easy guide on how to cook Instant Pot Beans perfectly every time. To Soak them or not, the required cooking times, the beans to water ratio and fail proof tips to cook the perfect dried beans everytime! We also provide you a list of recipes using that you can make with the Instant Pot Black Beans, Instant Pot Chickpeas and Instant Pot Kidney Beans. Save money by cooking your dry beans in the Instant Pot.
We love making recipes from scratch, because they taste so much better and always turn out to be economical. Instant Pot Rice, Homemade Yogurt, Strawberry Jam, Pineapple jam, Apple Chips, Plantain Chips are just some examples of how you can have healthy alternatives to store bought things and save money as well. So it was time to share how to cook dried beans from scratch in your Instant Pot perfectly everytime, After all we all use beans to make something or the other right?
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WHY COOK DRY BEANS FROM SCRATCH
The question you should ask yourself is why buy canned beans when you can cook your own dry beans without any effort? The texture and the taste so much better than the canned beans. Plus it’s so much more economical to buy a packet of dry beans instead of canned beans. Do the math yourself and you will realize you are getting three to four times the beans for the same cost. If you are like me who cares about what ingredients go into my food then this is a great way to control all the unwanted additives to the canned beans.
BTW just incase you are not a beans person at all, then here are our easy and healthy 100+ Instant Pot Vegetarian recipes that you can browse. So getting back to the beans
. So let's get started.
To Soak the Beans or Not when Cooking Beans in Instant Pot
You do not need to pre-soak the beans. Soaked or not, the Instant Pot definitely does a great job cooking the perfect beans.
Although soaking is not mandatory, it is highly recommended as it aids digestion. Soaking beans removes indigestible complex sugars that cause gas. It’s best to soak beans overnight.
However there can always be times when you forgot to soak or need to get something on the table instantly and for those times, I just soak for like thirty minutes in the Instant Pot itself before cooking or sometimes I don’t even have 30 mins so I just cook my dried beans without soaking them
What is the ratio of beans to water in instant pot?
Depending on whether or not you want to drain your beans or not, you can follow one of the two ratios
1: 8 - 1 part beans 8 parts water, this will leave you with a excess water in your pot. which you can dry out by sauteing or boiling.
1:3 - 1 part beans 3 parts water, this will give beans where most of the water was absorbed by the beans. You won't have to drain any excess liquid.
How to Cook Beans in Instant Pot
How to cook Instant Pot Black Beans?
You can use the following ratio and guidelines for cooking black beans in an instant pot.
- 1: 3 bean to water ratio
- If you are using NO Soak dried beans - 20-25 minutes with high pressure
- If you are using pre-soaked beans 6-8 minutes with high pressure
- Natural pressure release
How to cook Instant Pot Chickpeas / Garbanzo Beans?
You can use the following ratio and guidelines for cooking chickpeas in an instant pot.
- 1: 3 bean to water ratio
- If you are using NO Soak dried beans - 35-40 minutes with high pressure
- If you are using pre-soaked beans- 10-15 minutes high pressure
- Natural pressure release
How to cook No Soak Instant Pot Kidney Beans?
- 1: 3 bean to water ratio
- If you are using NO Soak dried beans 20-25 minutes with high pressure
- If you are using pre-soaked beans - 7-8 minutes with high pressure
- Natural pressure release
Quick Release versus Natural Pressure Release
Patience is the key here. For the perfect texture you should allow the pressure to naturally release. However if you are in a rush you can quick release after 10 minutes.
PRO TIPS
- When cooking beans, make sure your inner pot is only half full.
- Soaking the beans reduces cook times and eases digestion making the beans less gassy.
- For best results, highly recommend natural pressure release.
How to store leftover or cooked beans
You can either refrigerate the beans or freeze them.
Always refrigerate the beans in an air tight container, that ways the beans remain moist. You can always add a little liquid of the cooked beans for the moisture but that is optional. If you are using an air tight container the beans won’t lose the moisture. I typically store them in air tight glass containers.
If you plan to freeze the beans, store them in freezer safe containers or bags in either smaller like 6-8 oz. portions. If you are using air tight containers or bags, I typically don’t feel the need to add the beans liquid, but feel free to add if you prefer it that way.
How to Thaw frozen beans
If you are adding beans to hot recipes, you may not need to thaw them, however if the cook times are small, it is advisable to thaw them prior to addition to the recipe.
If you are adding them to a recipe that required thawed beans, then move the frozen container into the refrigerator overnight and let the beans thaw or place the container in a bowl of warm water for a quick thaw.
Recipes using Pressure Cooker Beans
Here are few Recipes on how to us these beans.
Easy Mexican Instant Pot rice and black beans makes a delicious and quick vegetarian lunch, dinner, or side dish. Loaded with the bold flavor of salsa and spices, this hearty dish is a delicious addition to taco night.
Instant Pot Spinach Rice with Chickpeas is a healthy meal that I love to make for my family for lunch box meals. Full of nutritious ingredients and filling protein, this meal helps my loved ones power through their busy days.
This Instant Pot Three Bean Chili, is a must try weeknight meal. It’s warm, hearty, packed with flavors, perfect texture and super easy to make. Plant-based protein.
If you are a fan of healthy eating and have just purchased an instant pot, Try out our 100+Instant Pot Vegetarian Recipes. From Soups to Pasta and from Appetizers to Desserts and everything in between. You would also love to learn how to cook Broccolli that your kids will love!
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Instant Pot Beans Recipe
Instant Pot Beans. Save money by cooking dry beans in the pressure cooker. Here is your fail proof recipe to cook the perfect dried beans everytime. Instant Pot Black Beans, Instant Pot Chickpeas and Instant Pot Kidney Beans.
Ingredients
- 1 cup black beans / kidney beans / chickpeas
- 3 cups water
Instructions
Instant Pot Black Beans
- 1: 3 bean to water ratio
- Dried 20-25 minutes high pressure
- Soaked 6-8 minutes high pressure
- Natural pressure release
Instant Pot Chickpeas
- 1: 3 bean to water ratio
- Dried 35-40 minutes high pressure
- Soaked 10-15 minutes high pressure
- Natural pressure release
Instant Pot Kidney Beans
- 1: 3 bean to water ratio
- Dried 20-25 minutes high pressure
- Soaked 7-8 minutes high pressure
- Natural pressure release
Add the beans and water in the inner pot as per the above proportions.
Cover the lid and pressure cook as per the above instructions.
When the timer beeps, allow the pressure to naturally release.
Once the pressure releases, the beans are ready to be consumed.
Nutrition Information
Yield 2 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 360Total Fat 3gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 2gCholesterol 0mgSodium 22mgCarbohydrates 63gFiber 19gSugar 5gProtein 23g
Mattie says
Dear Anvita & Soniya,
Love your recipes! I have been wondering, when we freeze cooked beans, does it change their fiber? I ask because I often freeze split pea soup, it has a different sort of more flakey, less solid than not frozen split pea soup. it still tastes great but the texture is different. Hope this makes sense. Thank you.
Laura says
How long do these keep in the fridge or freezer?
Laura says
How long can I store the beans in the Fridge before they go bad in an air tight glass container? What about the freezer? Thanks in advace for your help!
Craig says
And, don't use salt at this stage, it will tend to toughen the skins. I have always used beer for part of the liquid when "slow" cooking beans, will have to try that with the InstaPot.
JC says
How much dried beans is equivalant to 1 can of beans? Trying to figure for my recipes....
Soniya Saluja says
Hi JC , A heaping 1/2 cup of dried beans = one 15-ounce can of beans.hipe this helps
erin says
Hi I just found this post and cant waot to try it! Im new to the insta pot do you know what setting I would cook black beans on?
Sonali says
Any tip if we want to cook all these three beans together to save. How much time we need ?
Anvita says
Sonali, go for 40 minutes after soaking them overnight
JohnS says
Soaking the beans with baking soda will soften the skins.
Jennifer Garsez says
Hi there. When you soak the beans do you drain that water before cooking or just throw in the beans with the soaked water and add more water?
Paula says
Hi, I have the same question as above.
TheBellyRulesTheMind says
Sorry seems likes We missed this comment. Yes, we drain the water and cook it in a fresh batch of water
Roberta says
Hi, I need the extra liquid for a Gallo Pinto recipe I found. So, I will use the 1:8 ratio. But, as far as I see, in the directions, you only have the 1:3. Do I cook for the same amount of time?
Thanks!
Anvita says
Yes this proportion will give you extra liquid
Sharon says
Is there any benefit to the soaked beans version of your recipe vs cooking the dried beans longer as noted in the recipes?
Cassidy Syao says
I really need to get myself an Instant Pot. I always see so many amazing uses and recipes for it. I feel like I'm missing out.
Kasey Ma
anvita says
Cassidy, if you still need some convincing check out why the Instant Pot is worth it? https://thebellyrulesthemind.net/is-the-instant-pot-worth-it/
Leanne Wong says
I love beans - so nutritious and easy to make. Glad I came across this instant pot recipe!
Samantha Flores says
I love seeing new ways for instant pot recipes! Instant posts make life much easier. Thanks for sharing!
*Samantha
Jenny Morrison says
I grew up having never had any dried beans. We only ever had canned beans. I am so enjoying learning to cook dry beans, and of course save money! Plus I love that I can infuse them with my chosen flavors.
Duck says
I'd like to make pinto beans with side meat....anyone?
Soniya Saluja says
Here you go..https://thebellyrulesthemind.net/best-instant-pot-charro-beans/
geekydaddydave says
I love finding new recipes for the instant pot! Its so easy!
T Watkins says
I've never cooked dry beans but have been looking for a good recipe. Thanks for sharing this one!
Shannah Holt -Mastering Mom Chaos says
I didn’t know it would be so simple and quick to cook beans in an instant pot. They were alsways such a chore in the past so I started buying can but I would like to go back to fresh again. Thanks for the tips!
Nandita says
Perfect! Just what I was looking for this morning! Thank you for reading my mind!
lauren says
I love this post! Super informative. I have considered buying dried beans since I got my Instant Pot and this post is the exact info I need to prepare and cook them. Great post! Thanks for sharing!
Juli says
This awesome! I really need to buy an Instant Pot! Only 40 minutes to cook chickpeas!?! AMAZING! Thank you for sharing.
Joyce says
Love my instant pot! Have to try this out! Thanks for sharing!
Dannii says
It's so easy cooking beans in an instant pot. It makes it so much easier!
Mary Bostow says
I am seeing so many new recipes using an instant pot, and would love to try it! These beans look delish, just like everything else you make-YUM!!
Tracy says
Yes!! Buying dry beans is sooo much more affordable - so glad they can be made so quickly now thanks to the trusty old Instant Pot!
Heidy L. McCallum says
I love my Insta Pot! You have a great idea with all these wonderful beans. Glad I stumble accross your blog post. Saving for later!