My favorite no-fail Instant pot white bean recipe that can be used for meal prep and quick dinners. This recipe works with any dried white beans, including Navy beans, Cannellini beans, and Great Northern beans.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time30 minutesmins
Total Time35 minutesmins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: instant pot cannellini beans, instant pot white beans
This step is optional, but helps for easier digestion and reduces cooking time. Soak beans in 3 cups of water overnight. Then drain any remaining liquid.
Add the beans, bay leaf, salt and water to the Instant Pot. Use 3 cups water for soaked beans (or 2 cup for overnight soaked beans).
Close lid with vent in sealing position. Set to pressure cook on high pressure. Cannellini Beans: 35 minutes (or 12 minutes for overnight soaked beans)Great Northern Beans: 30 (10 minutes for overnight soaked beans)Navy Beans: 25 minutes (8 minutes for overnight soaked beans)
Once the instant pot beeps, let the pressure release naturally. Carefully remove lid once steam has fully escaped and strain off any excess cooking liquid.
Enjoy immediately in stews, soups, white chili, or salads. You can store cooled leftovers for up to 5 days in the refrigerator upor in the freezer up to 1 month.