I've been cooking beans for decades, but just recently purchased an Instant Pot. I've been making my hummus lately using the Palouse chickpeas. Love that brand! For other varieties of beans, I've been purchasing from Primary Beans. I have found the same thing as you, if I don't soak the beans, I get beans that are rather uneven ... some are very soft and others are firmer. In looking at your cooking guide, I see that you recommend cooking soaked chickpeas for 15 to 20 minutes. Hmmmm, I cooked mine for 10 minutes and they were creamy and soft. It might depend on how fresh the beans are.
I agree soaking them makes for more consistent texture and less toots! I was never a fan of beans... until I went WFPB and made a concerted effort to incorporate them into meals, and now I adore them. I've learned that if you consistently make an effort to eat things you aren't terribly fond but are good for you, your microbiome adjusts and you'll actually enjoy, and even crave them! Now beans go into everything from casseroles, soups and stews, pureed into sauces and dressings, and even smoothies and desserts! I think my favorite is an amazing easy cheesy fermented bean spread I make out of white beans, some hemp hearts, oats and psyllium using a combo of the live microbes in the brine from my fermented red peppers, homemade yogurt, and some miso paste. I especially enjoy it slathered onto my daily fat veggie wrap! The Instant Pot just made cooking them soooo much easier, and I always batch cook big pots of beans and grains to use all week or freeze for variety! BTW, I always save the all the aquafaba (bean water) when I drain my beans to add to soups and stew, or to replace the oil in dressings, saute with, etc. . We're on a tight retirement income so nothing goes to waste! Love your channel, subbed!
I don't know what took me sooo long to cook dry beans in the instant pot. I made the black beans today and OMG, they are the best black beans I have ever had in my life! Thank you for inspiring me to go for it, I'm so happy that I did. My husband and I keep saying OMG, as we're eating it, lol. I'm going to try other beans, too.
Wow!! This is exactly what I was looking for 😊. I have frozen fermented beans in 2cup portions and I needed to pressure cook them in the IP for chili. Thank you!!
❤️ thank you for this! Did you or anyone mention doubling the beans? Do I double the cook time? Also is the second number the letting out the steam time? ( sorry, new to this)
I have never had a problem cooking any bean in the instant pot. ALL of mine come out perfect. I cook mine in reduced sodium vegetable broth. I then freeze them in Kerr freezer safe canning jars.
I usually cook any kind of soaked bean for only 8-10 minutes on the instant pot. Never had undercooked beans. But I usually do natural release, just letting the beans sit until whenever I’m going in the kitchen later on. I also do the pot in pot method, so I cook them right in the glass containers or stainless bowls.
I have always had a lot of dried beans - I LOVE them even though I am a meat eater as well. It just hit me I could use my Insta pot to cook them quicker - which is how I cam across your page!! So here I am following your tips/recipes to assist in making meals for my camping trips. Easy simple and nutritious is what I am after - that I can freeze and/or vac pack as well.
Another fantastic video Michele and thanks for the PDF which will be handy for when I cook beans in my instant pot (which is my favourite kitchen appliance). Love 🥰 the video and love 💕 Michele.
Wonderful video packed with useful info. Thank you so much! (White letters on a pink background is hard on the eyes for old folks like me, for future reference) ❤😊❤
I know you say a 1 to 4 ratio of beans to water but in your black bean recipe, you said 2 c soaked beans and 4 cups water? Help? Also, did you measure your 2 cups of beans DRY or after soaking? Thanks. Can’t wait to make this
I finally decuded to buy an Instant Pot, after eating whole plant foods for three years. I found I was less motivated to cook and I was drawn to the rice and beans cooking in larger quantites and freezing, as well as set it and forget meals in the instant pot. After making a sloppy joe batch today, I cooked basmati rice. I followed timing based on web based findings. However, I'm going to try a slightly different cooking method next time as it was stickier than I like. Beans are my next thing to use the Instant Pot for, probably tomorrow evening after we eat. I can cook the beans and package them for freezing. Thanks for the video. I've saved it.
Ooooh, those black beans topped with pico de gallo looks delicious. Am I correct in assuming you do a natural release for about 15min or did you do a quick release? Thanks, Can’t wait to try these.
Great video, Michele. You are _wasting_ that precious bean water from soaking and/or cooking, by letting it drain down to the sewer. There is not much better house plant watering than smelly ole bean water. Your house plants will thrive like never before. It will help complete the missing pot microbiota. Another hint is that powdered spices seem to sink to the bottom and burn. I use black pepper-laced turmeric for its anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer test positive. Maybe I'll try your 4:1 ratito.
Mostly just beans or rice personally. I don’t typically use the instant pot for full meals, I definitely have instant pot recipes on the channel because I get a lot of requests for them, so just search vegan Michele instant pot if you are looking for more🥰
I do agree, a lot of people have always requested instant pot pressure cooking methods so that’s why I made this video. It’s a great way to make them quickly and I’ve gotten better with making them this way🥰
Thank you soooo much for this! I’d all but given up on dry beans because of that instant pot struggle!
You are welcome! I was in the same boat not so long ago. I hope you enjoy the recipes!
I've been cooking beans for decades, but just recently purchased an Instant Pot. I've been making my hummus lately using the Palouse chickpeas. Love that brand! For other varieties of beans, I've been purchasing from Primary Beans. I have found the same thing as you, if I don't soak the beans, I get beans that are rather uneven ... some are very soft and others are firmer. In looking at your cooking guide, I see that you recommend cooking soaked chickpeas for 15 to 20 minutes. Hmmmm, I cooked mine for 10 minutes and they were creamy and soft. It might depend on how fresh the beans are.
I just inherited an Instant Pot--thanks for the intro to beans!
Awesome!
I agree soaking them makes for more consistent texture and less toots! I was never a fan of beans... until I went WFPB and made a concerted effort to incorporate them into meals, and now I adore them. I've learned that if you consistently make an effort to eat things you aren't terribly fond but are good for you, your microbiome adjusts and you'll actually enjoy, and even crave them! Now beans go into everything from casseroles, soups and stews, pureed into sauces and dressings, and even smoothies and desserts! I think my favorite is an amazing easy cheesy fermented bean spread I make out of white beans, some hemp hearts, oats and psyllium using a combo of the live microbes in the brine from my fermented red peppers, homemade yogurt, and some miso paste. I especially enjoy it slathered onto my daily fat veggie wrap! The Instant Pot just made cooking them soooo much easier, and I always batch cook big pots of beans and grains to use all week or freeze for variety! BTW, I always save the all the aquafaba (bean water) when I drain my beans to add to soups and stew, or to replace the oil in dressings, saute with, etc. . We're on a tight retirement income so nothing goes to waste! Love your channel, subbed!
Love it! Thank you for sharing💚
I don't know what took me sooo long to cook dry beans in the instant pot. I made the black beans today and OMG, they are the best black beans I have ever had in my life! Thank you for inspiring me to go for it, I'm so happy that I did. My husband and I keep saying OMG, as we're eating it, lol. I'm going to try other beans, too.
Awesome!! Good for you guys!
Thank you so much ❤ so very much, this video is exactly what I needed . Definitely subscribing and getting your cookbook
Awesome! So glad it was helpful, thank you for your kind words and enjoy the cookbook.☺️
@@veganmichele you’re very welcome
Wow!! This is exactly what I was looking for 😊. I have frozen fermented beans in 2cup portions and I needed to pressure cook them in the IP for chili. Thank you!!
Awesome! You are welcome☺️
Good advice as I start eating plant based foods..first dish, the African peanut soup ..Looks so good
Here you go: www.veganmichele.com/single-post/african-peanut-stew
❤️ thank you for this! Did you or anyone mention doubling the beans? Do I double the cook time? Also is the second number the letting out the steam time? ( sorry, new to this)
I have never had a problem cooking any bean in the instant pot. ALL of mine come out perfect. I cook mine in reduced sodium vegetable broth. I then freeze them in Kerr freezer safe canning jars.
Thank you so much. I also was disappointed in the instant pot. But now I am inspired to try again
I think when you can find the right timing and ratios it is a good machine, but until then 🤣
I usually cook any kind of soaked bean for only 8-10 minutes on the instant pot. Never had undercooked beans. But I usually do natural release, just letting the beans sit until whenever I’m going in the kitchen later on.
I also do the pot in pot method, so I cook them right in the glass containers or stainless bowls.
Hi! So glad that works for you😀. I’ve never been able to cook soaked beans that short have have them not be hard. ☺️
I have always had a lot of dried beans - I LOVE them even though I am a meat eater as well. It just hit me I could use my Insta pot to cook them quicker - which is how I cam across your page!! So here I am following your tips/recipes to assist in making meals for my camping trips. Easy simple and nutritious is what I am after - that I can freeze and/or vac pack as well.
Awesome! Yes I always used to cook them on the stove or slow cook, but this method is great as well! Enjoy☺️
Another fantastic video Michele and thanks for the PDF which will be handy for when I cook beans in my instant pot (which is my favourite kitchen appliance). Love 🥰 the video and love 💕 Michele.
Thank you for watching and for your kind words, I’m so glad it will be of help you😀
Thank you! I've been avoiding cooking beans in the IP but you've inspired me to go for it!
I hope you like the recipes!
@Vegan Michele I've heard that if the beans are old, they remain hard. Any truth?
see above, lol@@veganmichele
GREAT video! You made me very enthousiastic to use my instant pot again. Thank you so much!❤
Awesome! So glad, Francisca🥰
Wonderful video packed with useful info. Thank you so much!
(White letters on a pink background is hard on the eyes for old folks like me, for future reference)
❤😊❤
Thank you for your suggestions!
Thanks for your tips and recipes here. Always have been terrible at trying beans in the pressure cooker. Will give these recipes a go.
I hope you enjoy them😀
Thank you so much
You are welcome!
Great video ... finally know the 1-4 ratio, thanks.
Awesome, thank you. I hope you like the ratio :)
I know you say a 1 to 4 ratio of beans to water but in your black bean recipe, you said 2 c soaked beans and 4 cups water? Help? Also, did you measure your 2 cups of beans DRY or after soaking? Thanks. Can’t wait to make this
I finally decuded to buy an Instant Pot, after eating whole plant foods for three years. I found I was less motivated to cook and I was drawn to the rice and beans cooking in larger quantites and freezing, as well as set it and forget meals in the instant pot. After making a sloppy joe batch today, I cooked basmati rice. I followed timing based on web based findings. However, I'm going to try a slightly different cooking method next time as it was stickier than I like. Beans are my next thing to use the Instant Pot for, probably tomorrow evening after we eat. I can cook the beans and package them for freezing. Thanks for the video. I've saved it.
Good luck! When you find the perfect timing for yourself, you'll be so happy to have the instant pot as a tool :)
Thank u! A lot of vids just say "cook your beans in the instapot" and they keep moving so im like but HOW 😂
Ooooh, those black beans topped with pico de gallo looks delicious. Am I correct in assuming you do a natural release for about 15min or did you do a quick release? Thanks, Can’t wait to try these.
Thank you! Yes you are correct☺️
Are black beans still a 1:4 ration of water? or is it a 1:2?
When in doubt, go for more water.
Where can I find your cookbook?
It’s linked in the description but you can find it here: www.veganmichele.com/eating-whole
@@veganmichele oh! Sorry! Should've looked! Lol! Thank you😊
No problem 😉
How long to cook can also depend on how much beans your cooking.
Beans in a pressure cooker are my dietary STAPLE
Awesome! So easy :)
Great video, Michele. You are _wasting_ that precious bean water from soaking and/or cooking, by letting it drain down to the sewer. There is not much better house plant watering than smelly ole bean water. Your house plants will thrive like never before. It will help complete the missing pot microbiota.
Another hint is that powdered spices seem to sink to the bottom and burn. I use black pepper-laced turmeric for its anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer test positive. Maybe I'll try your 4:1 ratito.
Hi John! Awesome tip I will absolutely start using the bean broth for that. Thank you!
What do you cook most in the instant pot
Mostly just beans or rice personally. I don’t typically use the instant pot for full meals, I definitely have instant pot recipes on the channel because I get a lot of requests for them, so just search vegan Michele instant pot if you are looking for more🥰
Well I finally caved in and ordered an instant pot. Trying to cook beans on the stove top is a time waster.
Bean cook better in a crockpot
I do agree, a lot of people have always requested instant pot pressure cooking methods so that’s why I made this video. It’s a great way to make them quickly and I’ve gotten better with making them this way🥰