Instant Pot Cannellini Beans

4.91 from 21 votes

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

Cook Time30

Total Time35

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: instant pot cannellini beans, instant pot white beans

Diet: Gluten-free, Vegan

Method: Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker

Servings:

Author: Meeta Arora

Equipment

Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker

Ingredients

1 cup Cannellini beans or other white beans, rinsed
3 cups Water or vegetable broth
1 Bay Leaf optional
1/2 teaspoon Salt

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Instructions

This step is optional, but it helps with 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 of water for unsoaked beans (or 2 cups for overnight soaked beans).
Close the lid with the vent in the 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 the 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 or in the freezer up to 1 month.

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