Name: Instant Pot Pinto Beans (No Soaking) Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 cups dried pinto beans; 4 cups water; 1 medium onion, diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 bay leaf; Optional toppings: chopped cilantro, diced onion, shredded cheese, sour cream

Instant Pot Pinto Beans (No Soaking) Recipe

Jackquelin Munn Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Instant Pot Pinto Beans (No Soaking)

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Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 45 minutes

Total: 55 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

2 cups dried pinto beans
4 cups water
1 medium onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 bay leaf
Optional toppings: chopped cilantro, diced onion, shredded cheese, sour cream

Instructions

Rinse the pinto beans under cold water and remove any debris.
Add the rinsed beans, water, onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and bay leaf to the Instant Pot.
Close the lid and set the Instant Pot to cook on high pressure for 45 minutes.
Once the cooking time is complete, allow for a natural release for 10 minutes, then carefully release any remaining pressure.
Remove the bay leaf and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Serve hot and garnish with your desired toppings.

Nutrition

Calories : 209kcal
Total Fat : 0.8g
Saturated Fat : 0.1g
Sodium : 1171mg
Total Carbohydrates : 38.7g
Dietary Fiber : 9.4g
Sugars : 1.7g
Protein : 12g

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