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    Home » Dinner Recipes » How to Cook Dry Red Beans: Instant Pot

    How to Cook Dry Red Beans: Instant Pot

    Date: March 6, 2020 by Christian Guzman • This post may contain affiliate links. See Privacy Policy below.

    Making red beans from dry beans is quick and easy using an Instant Pot instead of going through the traditional method of soaking and slow cooking.

    Once you’ve made your beautiful red beans, they’re perfect for eating just like this. If you prefer, serve them with rice. Red beans and rice is a traditional meal that’s always welcome.

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    24Bite: How to Cook Dry Red Beans: Instant Pot Recipe by Christian Guzman
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    You can mash the beans to make a dip or refried beans. Try serving them wrapped in a tortilla. Add them to nachos. Make a roja sauce by blending them with rehydrated chiles. You can always find uses for cooked beans.

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    By using the Instant Pot, you won’t have to soak the beans beforehand. You won’t have to constantly check them on the stove. Cooking them in a slow cooker for 4-8 hours isn’t necessary. Only about an hour and a half is needed to make perfect red beans.

    Ingredients for red beans

    Learning how to cook red beans from dry beans is a lot easier than you think. It’s pretty quick and painless. Never hesitate to learn new things, especially when the Instant Pot is involved.

    To make this vegan meatless recipe, you will need only a few ingredients. Like my other vegan recipes, I like to add spices and seasonings to liven things up. There’s simply no reason to eat bland just because you don’t eat meat.

    24Bite: Ingredients for Dry Red Beans: Instant Pot Recipe by Christian Guzman
    • Red Beans
    • Olive Oil
    • Onion
    • Anaheim Chile
    • Jalapeño Chile
    • Garlic
    • Salt
    • Ancho Chile Powder
    • Red Pepper Flakes
    • Oregano

    There has been some debate lately about olive oils not being created equally. After some research, we decided to only use California Olive Ranch olive oil in all our cooking when olive oil is needed.

    If you don’t have an Instant Pot, have a look at this 6-Quart Instant Pot (aff link) which we use. We’ve had it for several years and it still works great.

    How to serve red beans

    I think the best beans have lots of extra ingredients to add more depth and flavor. I especially love some chile peppers. I’ve used Anaheim chile and Jalapeno chile here but I think beans are wonderful with some extra kick.

    To add that extra kick, try adding a salsa as you serve so each individual can add the spicy heat they prefer. My Restaurant Style Salsa Verde is perfect for this.

    Have a look at our Scoville Heat Scale to choose your chile pepper for just the right heat.

    24Bite: How to Cook Dry Red Beans: Instant Pot Recipe by Christian Guzman

    Is this vegan?

    Red beans are 100% vegan, vegetarian and gluten free. It’s a nice meatless protein addition to your diet with high fiber. It’s perfect to eat alone as a meal with a fresh green salad.

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    More Instant Pot recipes

    Learning to cook with the Instant Pot has been so fun. I know you’ll enjoy learning too. It makes things so easy when you don’t have to babysit the stove.

    Browse all our Instant Pot Recipes or choose one of these.

    • Instant Pot Jumbo Double Yolk Hard Boiled Eggs
    • Vegan Noodle Soup Instant Pot
    • Kielbasa and Lentils Soup

    Don’t forget to try our delicious Mexican Jalapeño Cornbread recipe with these beans. Beans and cornbread are perfect together!

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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 86kcal
    Author: Christian Guzman
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    Making red beans from dry beans is quick and easy using an Instant Pot instead of going through the traditional method of soaking and slow cooking.

    For more information, be sure to check the recipe details in the attached 24Bite® post.

    Equipment

    • 6-quart Instant Pot

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
    • ½ large Onion, chopped
    • 1 Anaheim Chile, chopped
    • 1 Jalapeno, chopped
    • 4 Garlic Cloves, minced
    • 3.5 cups Water
    • 1.5 cups Dry Red Beans
    • 1 teaspoon Salt
    • 1 teaspoon Ancho Powder
    • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
    • 1 teaspoon Oregano

    Instructions

    • Chop onion and chiles, mince garlic cloves. Rinse dry beans and remove any debris.
    • Press the Saute button on the Instant Pot to begin cooking in saute mode. Add olive oil. Add onion, chiles and garlic to Instant Pot and saute until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. Press the Cancel button on the Instant Pot to reset.
    • Add all remaining ingredients and stir to combine.
    • Check the Instant Pot lid to ensure the seal is in place and nothing is blocking the vent. Place lid on top and set lever to Sealing. Press the Manual/Cook button on the Instant Pot and set to high for 50 minutes, then allow to natural release. The entire cook time will be about 80 minutes.
    • After full pressure release, remove lid and serve.



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    Notes

    Makes eight ½ cup size servings.
    Serve with avocado, jalapeño slices, cilantro or cheese. Use for tacos, burritos or enchiladas. Mash for dip or refried beans. Or, make red beans and rice.
    Nutrition Facts
    How to Cook Dry Red Beans in the Instant Pot
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 86 Calories from Fat 36
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 4g6%
    Saturated Fat 1g6%
    Sodium 332mg14%
    Carbohydrates 19g6%
    Fiber 13g54%
    Sugar 1g1%
    Protein 6g12%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Keyword instant pot recipes, instant pot red beans
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