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Instant Pot Beans (black beans & garbanzo beans)

This is a very basic way to cook black beans and garbanzo beans. No spices added. Make and use right away, or freeze and use later!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Natural Release30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Keyword: instant pot

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients

  • 16 oz dry beans (black beans or garbanzo beans)
  • 8 cups cool water

Instructions

  • Rinse dry beans under water. (Rinsing will help remove some of the starch that surrounds the beans, resulting in better tasting beans). Pick through the beans, making sure there aren't any foreign objects (rocks, pebbles, etc).
  • Add beans to the instant pot
  • Add water
  • Cover the lid of the instant pot and set to the "seal" position. High pressure cook for 30 minutes for black beans, and 40 minutes for garbanzo beans.
  • Once the beans have finished cooking, allow the instant pot to naturally release for 30 minutes. Once the time is done, remove your beans shortly after. (I have forgotten about them and left them in the instant pot., resulting in very soggy beans. Don't do that).
  • If you are freezing these, keep some of the liquid. If you are using them fresh, drain any liquid not needed.

Notes

Read my blog post above for recipe ideas using your black beans or garbanzo beans!