Instant Pot Red Beans (Fast, Tender, No Soaking!)

With an Instant Pot and about 1 hour, you can make perfectly cooked red beans every time! Let us show you how.

About Red Beans

Red beans look similar to red kidney beans, but they’re smaller and more round. These mild-tasting, creamy beans are most commonly used to make Louisiana Red Beans and Rice. Learn about the history of this dish here.

Instant Pot Red Beans

The Instant Pot is our preferred method for cooking red beans because it’s quick and easy (no soaking required!), and yields perfectly tender beans!

Here’s what you need to know:

• Ratio = 1 part red beans : 3 parts water
• Cook Time = 28-30 minutes
• Release = 15 minute natural release, then release any remaining pressure

Red beans are delicious with rice or Cajun baked fries or added to soups, stews, chili, or salads. They can also be used to make refried beans.

Did you find this helpful? If so, be sure to check out our Instant Pot Cooking Times Guide for perfectly cooked grains and beans every time!

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Instant Pot Red Beans (Fast, Tender, No Soaking!)

A quick & simple method for making PERFECT red beans in the Instant Pot every time! Just 1 ingredient and 1 pot required!

Author Minimalist Baker

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5 from 1 vote

Prep Time 23 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 53 minutes

Servings 4 (3/4-cup servings)

Course Helpful How-to, Side Dish

Cuisine Gluten-Free, Southern-Inspired, Vegan

Freezer Friendly 1 month

Does it keep? 5 Days

Ingredients

US Customary – Metric

• 1 cup red beans
• 3 cups water (or vegetable broth for more flavor)

Instructions

• Add red beans and water (or vegetable broth) to the Instant Pot and stir to prevent sticking. Pressure cook on high for 28-30 minutes (28 minutes for more firm, 30 for more tender // it will take about 8 minutes for the Instant Pot to pressurize before cooking begins).
• Once the timer goes off, allow to naturally release for 15 minutes, then release any remaining pressure. Carefully remove lid once steam has fully escaped and strain off any excess cooking liquid.
• Enjoy immediately with rice or Cajun baked fries or added to soups, stews, chili, or salads. They can also be used to make refried beans. Store cooled leftovers in the refrigerator up to 5 days or in the freezer up to 1 month. Reheat in a saucepan on the stovetop, adding a little water, as needed, to prevent sticking.

Notes

*Nutrition information is a rough estimate.
*Total time includes active cook time, release time, and the time it takes for the Instant Pot to heat up (~8 minutes).

Nutrition (1 of 4 servings)

Serving: 1 three-quarter-cup serving Calories: 160 Carbohydrates: 28 g Protein: 10 g Fat: 0 g Saturated Fat: 0 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 0 g Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g Trans Fat: 0 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 5 mg Fiber: 7 g Sugar: 1 g Vitamin A: 0 IU Vitamin C: 2.4 mg Calcium: 40 mg Iron: 2.7 mg