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Everyday Seasoned Beans (Instant Pot Navy or Black Beans)
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Everyday Seasoned Beans (Instant Pot Navy or Black Beans)

45 minServes 8Nutri-Score A€
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what you need

Ingredients

8 people
  • dried navy beans (unsoaked, rinsed)Pantry454 g
  • waterOther1.9 litres
  • saltSpices6 g
  • cayenne pepperSpices2 g
  • sweet and spicy chipotle blendSpices6 g
  • chicken broth (optional mix-in)Pantry240 ml
  • cottage cheese (optional mix-in)Dairy120 g
  • sweet potato (cooked, optional mix-in)Produce1 piece

per serving

Nutrition

221kcal

Carbs
38 g
Proteins
14 g
Fat
2 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Pressure cooker
  • Saucepan
  • Blender

step by step

Method

  1. Cook the dry beans

    • Rinse the dried beans and add them to the Instant Pot without soaking.
    • Pour in the water.
    • Lock the lid and cook on high pressure, then let the pressure release naturally.
    Step 1
  2. Season the beans

    • Spoon the cooked beans into a small pot with a little of their cooking liquid.
    • Season with salt, cayenne pepper and the sweet and spicy chipotle blend.
    • Warm through, smashing some of the beans if you like a thicker texture.
    Step 2
  3. Store the beans

    • Keep the beans in their liquid in the fridge, or portion and freeze them.
    • Reheat a portion in the small pot and season it the same way.
    Step 3
  4. Mix it up

    • Add chicken broth and eat the beans as a soup, or blend them smooth.
    • Stir in cottage cheese, or add cooked sweet potato.
    • Always finish with your favourite seasonings.
    Step 4