Dry Red Beans in the Instant Pot

Using an Instant Pot to cook red beans is an easy, speedy alternative to soaking and boiling dried beans.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 174 Calories

Ingredients

• 2.25 cups dry kidney beans

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Pour beans into a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Cover with a few inches of cool water. Close and lock the lid. Select Manual; set timer for 28 minutes on high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.