How to Cook Northern Beans in an Instant Pot
Cooking beans in an Instant Pot is a quick and easy way to enjoy delicious meals. Northern beans are a hearty, yet versatile legume that can be used in a variety of dishes. Here’s how you can quickly cook northern beans in an Instant Pot.
Things You’ll Need
- Dried Northern Beans
- Instant Pot
- Garlic, onions, or other seasonings (optional)
Steps to Follow
- Soaking: Soaking your beans before cooking is an important step. Start by rinsing the beans with cold water. Place them in the Instant Pot and add enough warm water to cover the beans by two inches. Let the beans sit for at least 8 hours or overnight to soften. Drain and rinse the beans before cooking.
- Preparing: Add fresh water, garlic, onions, or other seasonings to the beans in the Instant Pot. If desired, add a tablespoon of olive oil to help keep foam from forming during the cooking process.
- Cooking: Secure the lid on the Instant Pot and select “Beans” mode. Press the “Start/Stop” button and the beans will begin to cook. The Instant Pot will automatically adjust the cooking time to 30 minutes. When the cooking time is finished, allow the Instant Pot to “natural release” the pressure for 10 minutes.
- Finishing: Carefully open the lid and check the beans. If the beans are still firm, lock the lid and resume cooking on “Beans” mode for an additional 5 minutes. When the beans are cooked to your desired texture, press the “Cancel” button. Serve warm or store in an airtight container in the fridge.
Tips
- You can also cook the beans without soaking them. Increase the cooking time to 40 minutes instead of 30 minutes.
- For best results, use only enough water to cover the beans in the Instant Pot.
- To reduce the cooking time, presoak the beans, then reduce the cooking time by 5 minutes.
Cooking northern beans in an Instant Pot is an easy and enjoyable way to create a variety of delicious dishes. Whether you’re looking for a hearty and flavorful side dish or a comforting soup, northern beans cooked in an Instant Pot are a great choice.
