Instant Pot Pinto Beans (No Need to Soak)

Ingredients Needed
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3 slices bacon
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4 cups chicken broth
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1 pound dried pinto beans, rinsed
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1 ½ cups water
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½ cup chopped onions, or to taste (Optional)
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2 green chile peppers
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1 ¼ teaspoons garlic powder
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1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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½ teaspoon ground cumin
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½ teaspoon paprika
Instructions
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Gather all the ingredients.
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Activate your Instant Pot and choose the Sauté function. Add bacon and cook for 4 to 6 minutes, flipping once.
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Stir in chicken broth, pinto beans, water, onions, chili peppers, garlic powder, salt, chili powder, cumin, and paprika. Close the lid and secure it.
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Set to high pressure according to your Instant Pot’s instructions and cook for 45 minutes. Wait 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build up.
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Use the natural-release method to release pressure, following the manufacturer's guide for 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and open the lid.
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Remove bacon and chili peppers, chop them to your preferred size, and return them to the pot. Mash the beans to your desired texture using a potato masher.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
| 236 | Calories |
| 3g | Fat |
| 39g | Carbs |
| 15g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 236 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 3g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 3% |
| Cholesterol 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium 973mg | 42% |
| Total Carbohydrate 39g | 14% |
| Dietary Fiber 9g | 34% |
| Total Sugars 3g | |
| Protein 15g | 29% |
| Vitamin C 32mg | 36% |
| Calcium 73mg | 6% |
| Iron 3mg | 18% |
| Potassium 880mg | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
Evaluation :
5/5



