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    Home » Instant Pot » How to Quick Soak Dried Beans in the Instant Pot

    How to Quick Soak Dried Beans in the Instant Pot

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    Published: Mar 15, 2018 Updated: Apr 9, 2021 by Paint the Kitchen Red | 4 Comments

    Instant Pot Tip - Quick soak beans in 30 minutes - v2 - Paint the Kitchen Red

    Canned beans aren’t the only option if you’ve forgotten to or don’t have the time to soak your dried beans before using them in a recipe.  You can quick-soak dried beans in the Instant Pot in less than 30 minutes.

    Instant Pot Tip - Quick soak beans in 30 minutes - v2 - Paint the Kitchen Red

    Table of Contents


    1. INTRODUCTION
    2. TIPS
    3. INGREDIENTS
    4. STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS
    5. RECIPE CARD – PRINTABLE
    6. RELATED RECIPES

    If you’ve always used canned beans for your recipes, there’s a better, healthier way!  Use your Instant Pot to cook your dried beans from scratch and you can avoid the sodium and preservatives that come with canned beans.

    Most recipes that use dried beans recommend soaking beans overnight.  If you’re like me, then it’s possible that you’re not organized enough to soak your dried beans ahead of time!

    This is where the Instant Pot pressure cooker comes in so handy.  You can quick soak dried beans easily in half an hour. This trick works for me consistently without fail.

    Here are some recipes using dry beans in the Instant Pot that you might like to try out!
    – Instant Pot Chili 
    – Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice
    – Vegetarian Instant Pot Moroccan Stew

    TIPS AND SUBSTITUTIONS


    Beans

    I’ve found that this method works with pretty much any type of dried beans including pinto beans, kidney beans, black beans, chickpeas, and other types.

    I use this method to quick-soak beans for any quantity of beans. I just make sure there’s enough water to cover the beans by about an inch.

    I like to soak beans before I pressure cook them because I prefer to drain the soaking water. I feel that the beans are easier to digest when they’ve been soaked and the soaking liquid is discarded.


    If you’re new to the Instant Pot and aren’t familiar with how to use it, you might find it helpful to first read one of the following guides and then come back here to learn how to make this recipe.

    • Instant Pot DUO Beginner’s Manual
    • Instant Pot ULTRA Beginner’s Manual
    • Instant Pot DUO EVO PLUS Beginner’s Manual
    • Instant Pot DUO NOVA Beginner’s Manual
    • Instant Pot DUO GOURMET Beginner’s Manual
    • Instant Pot DUO CRISP Beginner’s Manual

    Ingredients Required to Quick Soak Beans

    Instant Pot quick soak beans chickpeas and water ingredients
    • Water
    • Beans

    How to Soak Beans Quickly using the Instant Pot (Step by Step Instructions)

    1. Add beans and water
    2. Pressure cook
    3. Do a natural pressure release
    4. Drain the beans

    Add Beans and Water

    Instant Pot beans quick soak collage - dried beans, add water - Paint the Kitchen Red
    • Put the beans in the Instant Pot and add water about 1-inch above the level of the beans.

    Instant Pot Duo Pressure Cook 5 minutes

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    • Close the lid and make sure steam release handle is in Sealing position
    • Press Manual (or Pressure Cook) and + or – until the display reads ‘5′ (5 minutes).

    Instant Pot Ultra Pressure Cook 5 minutes

    Instant Pot Ultra pressure cook 5 minutes collage - close Instant Pot Ultra, set time to 00:05 and select Pressure Cook, press start - Paint the Kitchen Red
    • Close the lid.
    • Select Pressure Cook mode and adjust the time to 5 minutes (00:05).
    • Press Start.

    Pressure Cooking Process (Duo and Ultra)

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    Instant Pot Ultra pressure cooking collage - Ultra display shows On, float valve is up, display shows 00 00 - Paint the Kitchen Red
    • Instant Pot display will change to On.
    • Once the Instant Pot is pressurized, the float valve will go up.
    • The display will count down to 0; it will then switch to Keep Warm mode and display ‘L0:00’  or ’00 00′ and begin to count up the number of minutes since pressure cooking completed.

    How to Naturally Release Pressure (NPR) on the DUO and ULTRA

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    Instant Pot Ultra Natural Release Cancel and Open collage - arrow pointing to float valve down, press cancel button, lid is open and Instant Pot Ultra display shows Off - Paint the Kitchen Red
    • Allow the pressure to release naturally (NPR).  The float valve will be in the down position.  This may take 15 to 30 minutes. [Find out more about the pressure release methods and how and when to use them. ]
    • Press Cancel and open the Instant Pot.

    Drain the Beans

    Instant Pot Quick Soak Dried Beans collage - Cooked red beans and drained into a bowl- Paint the Kitchen Red
    • Drain the beans and use them in any recipe that calls for soaked beans.
    Instant Pot Tip - Quick soak beans in 30 minutes - v2 - Paint the Kitchen Red

    How to Quick Soak Dried Beans in the Instant Pot

    Canned beans aren’t the only option if you’ve forgotten to or don’t have the time to soak your dried beans before using them in a recipe. You can quick soak dried beans in the Instant Pot in less than 30 minutes.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 224 kcal
    Author: Paint the Kitchen Red

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups dried beans
    • water - (enough to cover 1 inch above beans)

    Equipment

    • Instant Pot
    • Plate
    • Fine mesh sieve

    Instructions

    • Place beans in a shallow tray or plate.
    • Clean the beans by removing any foreign items like twigs, stones, etc.
    • Pour the beans into a bowl and fill with water. Pick out anything that rises to the top.
    • Drain the beans into a sieve or colander.
    • Pour beans into the Instant Pot inner pot.
    • Add water to the beans.
    • Close the lid and pressure cook on High Pressure for 5 minutes.
    • Do a Natural Pressure Release (NPR) and open the lid. [Read More: The Different Pressure Release Methods]
    • Drain the liquid and use the beans in any recipe that calls for soaked beans.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 cup | Calories: 224 kcal | Carbohydrates: 40 g | Protein: 15 g | Fat: 0.9 g | Saturated Fat: 0.1 g | Sodium: 4 mg | Fiber: 13 g | Sugar: 0.5 g
    CourseMain Dishes
    CuisineMiscellaneous
    Main Ingredientbeans
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    Comments

    1. nicole

      April 09, 2021 at 12:19 pm

      5 stars
      thanks. planned to make ham and beans or should i say dumpling soup with ham and beans lol. (i always make double dumplings) anyways. i forgot to soak my beans and thanks to this i was able to get them soaked and ready before dinner time!! amazing bean hack!

      Reply
      • Paint the Kitchen Red

        April 09, 2021 at 1:29 pm

        That sounds yummy! Glad you were able to make it quickly 🙂

        Reply
    2. Monique

      February 08, 2021 at 12:00 pm

      5 stars
      I wanted to make your red beans recipe and this method worked great. The red beans came out great too. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Paint the Kitchen Red

        February 08, 2021 at 12:03 pm

        I’m glad it worked out for you, Monique. And glad you liked the red beans and rice recipe!

        Reply

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