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Instant Pot Great Northern Beans Recipe

This Instant Pot Great Northern Beans recipe is a quick and easy way to prepare a nutritious and delicious meal. Perfect for a hearty side dish or a main course.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Total Time 55 mins
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Measuring Cups
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 pound dried Great Northern beans
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 bay leaf

Instructions: 

  • Rinse the Great Northern beans under cold water and drain.
  • Place the beans in the Instant Pot and add water, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and bay leaf.
  • Close the lid and set the Instant Pot to high pressure for 45 minutes.
  • Once the cooking time is up, allow for a natural pressure release for 10 minutes before quick releasing any remaining pressure.
  • Open the lid carefully and stir the beans. Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Notes:

For a richer flavor, consider adding a ham hock or smoked sausage to the beans while cooking.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 1gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 12gSugar: 2gVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 4mg

Keywords:

Keyword Beans, Great Northern Beans, Instant Pot
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