Introduction

Beans are a staple of the vegan diet, and they’re also a great way to add fiber and protein to your meals. To cook beans in an Instant Pot, you’ll need to soak them for at least 12 hours first. It may seem like a lot of effort for something that takes so long to cook, but if you make enough for several meals, it’s worth the wait!

Black beans

Black beans are one of the most popular legumes in the world and can be found in many cuisines. They’re also a great source of fiber, protein, iron and calcium.

Black beans are best when soaked overnight before cooking them so they don’t get mushy while they cook in your Instant Pot! To soak: place 1 cup of dried black beans in a large bowl with 3 cups water (the ratio should be 1 part beans to 3 parts water). Soak them overnight at room temperature or place them in the fridge for 2-3 hours if you’re short on time – just make sure to drain them completely before adding them to your IP!

Pinto beans

Pinto beans are a staple of Tex-Mex cooking, but they can also be used in soups and stews. They’re also very easy to cook in the Instant Pot!

• Add the pinto beans, water or broth, salt and garlic powder to the Instant Pot insert.
• Close lid securely and set manual/pressure cook button for 10 minutes at high pressure (use caution when opening lid). When done, let natural release for 5 minutes before manually releasing any remaining steam by turning valve toward venting position – this will prevent any accidental burning on hot liquid if you forget about it!
• Drain excess liquid from beans before serving as desired

Lentils

Lentils are a good source of protein, fiber and folate. They’re also rich in minerals like magnesium, iron and zinc.

Lentils are low in sodium — about 100 milligrams per serving — which makes them an ideal food for people with high blood pressure or kidney disease who need to limit their salt intake. In addition to being low in sodium, lentils pack a powerful punch when it comes to potassium: one cup contains 744 milligrams (or about 33 percent of your daily recommended intake).

Green lentils

Green lentils are next. You can cook green lentils in an instant pot, but they take a little longer than other types of dried beans. Follow these steps:

• Rinse your dried green lentils under cool water; drain well.
• Add 3 cups of water for every cup of dry green lentil you’re adding to your Instant Pot (so if you have 1 cup dry, use 3 cups total). Stir well until all of the grains are submerged in liquid and then add whatever seasonings and aromatics you want–I like to add some diced onion and garlic cloves as well as a bay leaf or two for extra flavor!
• Seal the lid securely on top before pressing “Manual” mode button followed by “High Pressure” option which should be set at 18 minutes depending on how firm/soft you want them cooked through (you can always try experimenting with times between 15-20 minutes).

Navy beans

To cook navy beans in an Instant Pot, add 2 cups of water and the drained beans to the pot. Cook on manual for 30 minutes with a natural release. To soak navy beans before cooking, soak them overnight in cold water or quick-soak by bringing them to a boil for one minute and then turning off the heat; let stand for one hour before draining and rinsing them under cool running water before adding them to your recipe.

Beans take a long time to cook, but they taste great in soups and other dishes.

Beans are a great source of protein and fiber, and they can be used in many recipes. They take a long time to cook, but it’s worth the wait!

Beans are an excellent source of protein, as well as being high in fiber–two things that make them perfect for anyone looking to eat healthier or lose weight. Beans also contain complex carbohydrates that keep you feeling fuller longer than simple carbs like white bread or pasta do. Plus, since beans contain so much fiber (a type of carbohydrate), they help lower cholesterol levels by binding with bile acids before they’re absorbed into your bloodstream through digestion–which means fewer bile acids floating around inside your body where they might otherwise cause problems like heart disease or diabetes down the road!

Conclusion

Beans are a great source of protein and fiber, so they’re definitely worth the effort. We hope this guide gives you some ideas on how long it takes to cook beans in an Instant Pot!