This is the absolute best way to cook dried red kidney beans in an Instant Pot pressure cooker! We have included both overnight soak and no-soak cooking methods, so you can whip up a pot of healthy, delicious beans whenever a recipe demands it.
Equipment
- Pressure cooker
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried red kidney beans rinsed well, cleaned of debris and drained
- 3 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon canola oil optional
Instructions
- Add 3 cups water, salt, and baking soda to the pressure cooking pot. Stir until combined. Add oil, if using, and the kidney beans. Make sure the beans are evenly covered. Lock the lid in place. Select High Pressure and 55 minutes cook time.
- When the cook time ends, allow the pressure to release naturally for 15 minutes, then finish with a quick release. When the valve drops, carefully remove the lid.
- If needed, drain the remaining liquid from the kidney beans.
Notes
For food safety reasons, be sure that your kidney beans have boiled for at least 30 minutes. If you live at high altitudes, add a little extra cook time to.
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