How to Cook Black Beans in the Instant Pot (No Soaking Needed!)

Thursday, April 10, 2025

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Cooked black beans in an Instant Pot, garnished with cilantro and ready to serve.

This is my go-to easy, no-guesswork, way of cooking the perfect black beans using the Instant Pot without needing to soak them first.

I always try to find the easiest and fastest way to do something without sacrificing flavor. I don't want to have to pre-soak the beans. I just don't want to. I want to set it and forget it.

This is my lazy (and delicious way) of cooking black beans that turn out perfect!

🔎 What You're About To Discover:

Ingredients

Step-by-step instructions

Pro tips & storage tips

🛒 Ingredients

(Makes ∼3 cups)

1 cup dry black beans, rinsed (honestly... I rarely rinse mine 🤷🏻‍♀️)

2 ½ cups water

🔥 Instructions (Instant Pot)

Add beans and water

Set the release valve to "Seal"

Click "Bean/Grain" button (and unselect "Keep Warm" button)

Let pressure release naturally after cooking.

Drain if you want to (I don't drain mine)

💡 Pro tips

Unselect "Keep Warm" Button. Especially when you're batch cooking.

No "Bean/Grain" button? Set to Manual → 30 minutes at high pressure.

Batch it! Double or triple the amount and freeze in portions for easy meals.

📦 Storage Tips

Fridge: Store cooked beans in an airtight container for up to 5–6 days.

Freezer: Freeze in ½–1 cup portions for up to 3 months. Defrost overnight in the fridge or reheat with a splash of water.

🔥 Now you Have the quickest way to cook black beans!

Ready to add it to your meals? Try using these in bowls, burritos, tacos, or anything you want!

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