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Super Easy Instant Pot Pinto Beans

Yield: 12

Author: Nush & Doza

Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 60 MinInactive time: 45 MinTotal time: 1 H & 50 M

Skip the canned beans and make your own flavorful Instant Pot pinto or black beans with no soaking required! Seasoned with cumin, oregano, garlic, and a blend of smoky spices, these tender, delicious beans are easy to prepare and perfect for tacos, burritos, rice bowls, or homemade refried beans. Just add everything to your Instant Pot, pressure cook, and enjoy a versatile, budget-friendly staple that's packed with flavor!

Ingredients

• 3 cups dry pinto beans
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon Mexican or regular oregano
• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper (freshly ground, if possible)
• 5 teaspoons vegetable or chicken bouillon
• 1 teaspoon paprika (smoked or regular)
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more or less, depending on your heat preference. We usually use less here since we incorporate the beans into other dishes that bring more heat!)
• 1 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional)
• 8 cups water

Instructions

1. Add all the ingredients to the inner pot of your Instant Pot.
2. Close the lid and make sure the valve is set to the sealing position.
3. Cook on Manual/High Pressure for 60 minutes.
4. Once the timer finishes, allow the pressure to release naturally. If you're in a rush, you can release the pressure immediately, but the beans will have a little more bite to them.
5. Strain the beans to remove any excess water, and they're done!
6. If you prefer more of a "refried bean" style, simply use an immersion blender. After cooking, strain the beans, reserving the cooking liquid in a separate bowl. As you blend, gradually add the reserved liquid back in until you reach your desired consistency. Keep in mind that you can always add more water!
7. Enjoy delicious homemade beans that are so much better than anything you can get in a can!

Notes

The natural release time is an estimate and could take longer depending on your Instant Pot model and the quantity of beans.

Serving note: Three cups of dried pinto or black beans typically yield approximately 7–9 cups of cooked beans. For your recipe card, 12 servings of approximately ¾ cup each is a reasonable estimate, although the final yield will vary.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

69

Fat

0 g

Sat. Fat

0 g

Carbs

13 g

Fiber

4 g

Net carbs

8 g

Sugar

0 g

Protein

4 g

Sodium

19 mg

Cholesterol

0 mg

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