Instant Pot White Beans Recipes

INSTANT POT WHITE BEANS (CANNELLINI, NAVY, GREAT NORTHERN)

Steps:

• Rinse the beans under running water.
• Combine beans, water, olive oil, salt, bay leaf, garlic and herbs in the Instant Pot.
• Secure the lid and set the release valve to sealing.
• Cook on high pressure for 25 to 40 minutes, depending on the variety of bean.Navy bean: 25 minutesGreat Northern: 30 to 35 minutesCannellini: 30 to 40 minutes
• When the cooking time is done, let the pressure release naturally (about 25 minutes)
• If the beans don't seem cooked all the way, you can simply seal the lid again and cook for an additional 3 to 5 minutes. You can use an Instant or natural release. You can repeat this process as necessary until the beans are cooked to your liking.
• The bean liquid is really flavorful and can be used as stock for soups, stews, or chili.

INSTANT POT WHITE BEANS WITH ROSEMARY & GARLIC

Steps:

• Soak the beans in water and bicarb soda for 12 hours (overnight or during the day). They will double in size. Rinse and use right away or refrigerate in an airtight container for a maximum of 12-24 hours.
• Add the beans, water, vegetable stock cube, garlic, rosemary, onions and salt to the pot and mix through. Pop the lid on top, lock and make sure the top valve is pointing to Sealing. Press Manual/Pressure Cook, HIGH pressure and set for 10 minutes. The pressure build-up will take about 7-10 minutes. Once 10 minutes are up, allow the pressure to release naturally for 20-25 minutes.
• Open the lid (after quick release, if needed) and skim off the onions from the top. Remove the rosemary sprigs (the needles should fall off into the soup and can be eaten). Stir the beans.
• Depending on how soupy or thick you like your braised beans, you might want to discard about 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
• Now, to thicken the beans, add some of the cooked beans and the broth liquid to a blender or food processor (about 1 cup, see pics above) and blend until smooth and thick. Return the puree to the pot and stir through the beans. The starched puree will thicken the mixture.
• Finally, add the lemon juice and olive oil and stir through before serving. You can also add the olive oil once it is served.

INSTANT POT WHITE BEANS

Steps:

• Add the beans to the Instant Pot and the water. Make sure the beans are covered by at least 1 inch of water.
• Cover and lock the lid, then turn the valve to sealing. Select the beans/chili button (or 30-40 minutes at high pressure).**Please note: Instant Pots vary in cooking, so may take a little longer with certain ones.**
• When the beans are finished cooking, wait for the Instant Pot to cool down for 10-15 minutes or release pressure manually by taking a hand towel and carefully opening up the steam valve on the lid. It is safe to open the lid once all steam has been released.
• Use the beans in any recipes that call for canned beans.

CREAMY SOUTHERN STYLE WHITE BEANS | INSTANT POT RECIPE

Steps:

• Rince and drain your beans, then place them in a large metal or glass container. If prepping the night before you want to make the recipe: Pour enough cool water over the beans to cover by two inches. If prepping the morning you want to make the recipe (my preferred method): Pour enough boiling water over the top to cover by 2 inches. Let the beans soak on your counter until you are ready to proceed.
• About 45 minutes before you want to make the recipe, rinse and strain the soaked beans. Pour the beans into the Instant Pot, add 6 cups of fresh water. Cook at pressure for 10 minutes, then let the pressure release naturally. Strain all of the liquid, then proceed with the rest of the recipe.
• Place your cooked beans, Mesa de Vida Creole cooking & seasoning sauce, chopped onion, chopped bell pepper, broth and salt, to taste, into the Instant Pot. Cook at pressure for 10 minutes, then let the pressure release naturally.
• Remove the lid and stir the beans vigorously to mash them a bit to create a creamy, thick consistency. Keep stirring and mashing until the consistency is as thick as you like it! *If your beans happen to still be too firm to mash, cook at pressure in 5 minute increments until they are tender. This recipe was tested with dried cannelini beans and dried pinto beans, and the times given worked perfectly. Beans can differ depending on their age and variety, so you may have to adjust cooking time.
• Serve the beans, topped with a bit of fresh chopped onion and hot sauce, if you wish. It is typical to serve these creamy Southern-style beans with Johnny cakes (also called hoe cakes, or corn cakes - similar to a pancake made with corn meal), or over hot cooked rice. Enjoy!

INSTANT POT® WHITE BEANS

Steps:

• 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.
• 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.

INSTANT POT® PORK LOIN AND WHITE BEANS

Steps:

• Season pork loin with salt and pepper. Mix chili powder, cumin, and onion powder together; sprinkle on all sides of the pork.
• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Heat olive oil until hot. Cut pork loin in half to fit in the pot if necessary. Cook until browned on each side, about 5 minutes total. Remove and set aside.
• Pour beer into the pot and stir to deglaze, scraping up all the browned bits. Return pork loin to the pot. Place bay leaves on top. Pour cannellini beans, then salsa, on top. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 20 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 15 to 20 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Slice pork, cut into chunks, or shred. Serve with the beans.

INSTANT POT WHITE BEANS

Steps:

• Directions: Add all ingredients to the Instant Pot. Cover, twist to lock the lid, and turn the valve to sealing. Press the Beans/Chili button (or set to 30 Minutes). When the timer beeps, allow the pressure to release naturally for at least 20 minutes. Then, turn the valve to venting. Enjoy cooked beans over rice, or use as you would canned beans. If not using right away, store beans along with any excess liquid, in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to one week, or freeze for up to 6 months. Instant Pot Tips for cooking beans and saving even more time: Just as with the stovetop, there's no need to soak beans before cooking them in the Instant Pot. As you're preparing your ingredients, plug in the Instant Pot, and press the Sauté button. This will allow it to pre-heat, helping it to come to full pressure faster once you've selected Beans/Chili mode. After you've added your ingredients and locked the lid, press Off to end Sauté mode. Then, select Beans/Chili mode. If you prefer a slightly firmer bean texture, use the Manual mode and set the timer for anywhere from 25-27 minutes. Choosing the Beans/Chili mode cooks the beans for 30 minutes and is a no-brainer, but finding your perfect cooking time/texture is a personal preference that benefits from some experimenting. The general rule of thumb is 4 cups of liquid for every 1 cup of beans, but again, you can experiment for personal preference. As long as your beans are covered by at least 1 inch of liquid, you're good. When cooking beans, never fill the Instant Pot more than halfway full. Beans and grains expand and need the space to do so. As noted in the recipe, it's important to allow the pressure to release naturally for at least 20 minutes before turning the valve to venting.