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Instant Pot Tomato & Parmesan Navy Beans
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Instant Pot Tomato & Parmesan Navy Beans

1 h 5 minServes 6Nutri-Score A€
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • olive oilPantry30 ml
  • yellow onion (diced)Produce0.5 pieces
  • celery (diced)Produce2 pieces
  • garlic (minced)Produce3 pieces
  • dried thymeSpices1 g
  • dried rosemarySpices1 g
  • crushed red pepper flakesSpices1 g
  • tomato pastePantry33 g
  • dried navy beans (rinsed and picked through)Pantry454 g
  • crushed tomatoes (canned)Pantry794 g
  • chicken stockPantry1.2 litres
  • Parmesan rind (about 3 inches)Dairy1 piece
  • kosher saltSpices6 g
  • black pepper (freshly ground)Spices1 g
  • Parmesan (grated, for serving)Dairy30 g
  • fresh parsley (chopped, for serving)Produce10 g

per serving

Nutrition

389kcal

Carbs
55 g
Proteins
22 g
Fat
9 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Pressure cooker

step by step

Method

  1. Sauté the vegetables

    • Set the Instant Pot to Sauté and heat the olive oil until shimmering.
    • Add the onion and celery and sauté for 3–5 minutes, until the onion is soft and translucent.
    Step 1
  2. Bloom the aromatics

    • Add the garlic, thyme, rosemary and red pepper flakes.
    • Sauté for 30–60 seconds, until fragrant.
    Step 2
  3. Cook the tomato paste

    • Stir in the tomato paste and cook for about 30 seconds, until it deepens to a brick red color.
    Step 3
  4. Add beans and liquid

    • Add the dried beans, crushed tomatoes, chicken stock and Parmesan rind.
    • Season with generous pinches of salt and pepper and stir.
    Step 4
  5. Pressure cook

    • Put the lid on and set the valve to Sealed.
    • Pressure cook on high pressure for 35 minutes.
    Step 5
  6. Release the pressure

    • Let the pressure release naturally for 15 minutes.
    • Turn the valve to Venting to quick-release the remaining pressure.
    Step 6
  7. Serve

    • Ladle into bowls and top with grated Parmesan and chopped parsley.
    • Serve with a thick slice of bread.
    Step 7