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Instant Pot Pinto Beans Recipe

Instant Pot Pinto Beans

Amy
There’s something deeply satisfying about a bowl of perfectly cooked pinto beans—creamy, tender, and bursting with rich, earthy flavor. This Instant Pot version delivers all that goodness in just 45 minutes, making it a weeknight lifesaver.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Cuisine Mexican cuisine
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup dried pinto beans
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
  • Freshly ground black pepper

For serving

  • Fresh lime juice or lime wedges
  • Chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions
 

  • Place the beans in a large colander and sort through them to remove and discard any stones or debris.
  • Rinse the beans and transfer them to the Instant Pot. Add the water, salt, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and several grinds of pepper.
  • Secure the lid on the Instant Pot and Pressure Cook on High for 25 minutes.
  • Allow the Instant Pot to release pressure naturally. This will take 20 to 30 minutes. When the float valve drops, remove the lid.
  • Drain and use in your favorite recipe that calls for pinto beans or serve as a side dish with lime and cilantro.
Keyword easy recipes, Instant Pot, pinto beans, pressure cooker
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