Instant Pot Pinto Beans (No Soaking)

Ingredients and Weight

• 1 pound pinto beans, picked over and rinsed
• 8 cups water
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation Time

15 minutes

Cooking Time

35 minutes

Difficulty Level

1 (simple)

Preparation Method Steps

1. In the Instant Pot, heat the olive oil on the "Sauté" setting.
2. Add the onion, garlic, and jalapeno and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
3. Stir in the cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
4. Add the pinto beans and water.
5. Secure the lid and set the Instant Pot to "Manual" high pressure for 35 minutes.
6. Once the cooking time is complete, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick release the remaining pressure.
7. Mash some of the beans with the back of a fork or potato masher to thicken the broth, if desired.

Nutritional Information

Per 1-cup serving:

• Calories: 250
• Fat: 2g
• Carbohydrates: 45g
• Fiber: 15g
• Protein: 15g

Dish Characteristics

• Rich, flavorful broth
• Tender and creamy beans
• Subtle heat from the jalapeno
• Convenient and time-saving as no soaking is required

User Comments

• "This recipe is a lifesaver! I love pinto beans but I never have time to soak them overnight. This method is so quick and easy."
• "The beans turned out perfectly tender and the broth is so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again."
• "I added some chopped bacon to the recipe and it was amazing!"

Special Precautions and Tips

• To avoid scorching, make sure that there is enough liquid in the Instant Pot before cooking.
• If you don't have an Instant Pot, you can cook the beans on the stovetop in a large pot. Just bring the beans to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour, or until tender.