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Instant Pot Pinto Beans Recipe
Amy

Instant Pot Pinto Beans

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
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Mexican cuisine
Ingredients Equipment Method

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

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Method
 

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