
Instant Pot Pinto Beans (No Soaking) Recipe
Instant Pot Pinto Beans (No Soaking) deliver super flavorful and easy results through convenient pressure cooking methods that eliminate soaking while producing perfectly cooked beans with authentic taste and ideal texture. This efficient approach demonstrates how modern appliances can simplify traditional cooking while the no soaking benefit saves time and advance planning. The super flavorful results prove that convenience doesn't compromise authentic taste.

These Instant Pot pinto beans are super flavorful and easy.
Ingredients
3 slices bacon
4 cups chicken broth
1 pound dried pinto beans, rinsed
1 ½ cups water
½ cup chopped onions, or to taste (Optional)
2 green chile peppers
1 ¼ teaspoons garlic powder
1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon paprika
Directions
Gather the ingredients.
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Sauté function. Add bacon and cook, turning once, 4 to 6 minutes.
Add chicken broth, pinto beans, water, onions, chile peppers, garlic powder, salt, chili powder, cumin, and paprika. Close and lock the lid.
Select high pressure according to manufacturer’s instructions; set timer for 45 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer’s instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
Remove bacon and chile peppers; chop to desired consistency and return to the pot. Mash beans with a potato masher until they reach desired consistency.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
236 | Calories |
3g | Fat |
39g | Carbs |
15g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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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.