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Perfectly Cooked Navy Beans (Instant Pot)
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Perfectly Cooked Navy Beans (Instant Pot)

1 h 15 minServes 6Nutri-Score A€
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • dried navy beans (picked over and rinsed)Pantry450 g
  • water (for soaking)Other480 ml
  • water (for cooking)Other900 ml
  • salt (to taste, added after cooking)Spices6 g

per serving

Nutrition

266kcal

Carbs
47 g
Proteins
18 g
Fat
1 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Pressure cooker
  • Colander
  • Mixing bowl

step by step

Method

  1. Short soak the beans

    • Rinse the dried navy beans and place them in a bowl.
    • Cover with the water and soak for a short time, not overnight.
    Step 1
  2. Drain the soaking liquid

    • Drain the beans in a colander and discard the soaking liquid.
    Step 2
  3. Cook in the Instant Pot

    • Put the beans in the Instant Pot and cover with fresh water.
    • Cook under pressure until tender but still holding their shape.
    Step 3
  4. Separate the broth

    • Drain most of the cooking broth off the beans, keeping it to freeze or use in soups.
    Step 4
  5. Season and serve

    • Season the beans with salt to taste, or mix them into a sauce of your choice.
    Step 5