What Instant Pot should I buy?

I love the 6-quart, Instant Pot Duo - perfect for households of 2-6. For larger families, go with the 8-Quart. They also make an Instant pot "mini" good for cooking for 1-2.

What should I make first in my new Instant Pot?

My top 2 favorite recipes are our Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup or our Instant Pot Butternut Risotto . Both have high success rates and great reviews!

Is it worth getting an Instant Pot?

Yes. But to be honest, when it first came out, I was very skeptical. I worried that it would become another gadget that I may not use. After owning one for 5 years now- I honestly can say- I love it and use it weekly- super handy for batch cooking beans and beets.

35+ Best Instant Pot Recipes!

Name: 30+ BEST Instant Pot Recipes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound dry beans (soak large beans first-see notes); 8 cups veggie broth (or chicken stock); 1 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 8 cloves garlic, smashed; 1 large onion, diced (or leek or shallots); 2 teaspoons dried herbs (rosemary, oregano, sage or thyme, or a mix etc) Or sub 1 tablespoon fresh; 2 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 14-ounce can diced tomatoes (optional); ——; a small splash of apple cider vinegar; Serve with a drizzle of olive oil, fresh herbs (Italian parsley, cilantro, etc) and chili flakes.

Description

Our Best Instant Pot Recipes (and Easy Pressure Cooker Meals) from Around the Globe! PLUS a simple recipe for BROTHY BEANS! Make a batch on Sunday for the busy work week! (My favorite 6-quart, Instant Pot Duo)

Ingredients

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1 pound dry beans (soak large beans first-see notes)
8 cups veggie broth (or chicken stock)
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
8 cloves garlic, smashed
1 large onion, diced (or leek or shallots)
2 teaspoons dried herbs (rosemary, oregano, sage or thyme, or a mix etc) Or sub 1 tablespoon fresh
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon olive oil
14-ounce can diced tomatoes (optional)
——
a small splash of apple cider vinegar
Serve with a drizzle of olive oil, fresh herbs (Italian parsley, cilantro, etc) and chili flakes.

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Instructions

Place all ingredients in the Instant Pot and give a stir.
Pressure cook for 25-35 minutes, or longer, see notes.
Let pressure naturally release.
Taste and adjust salt, adding more if you like.
Add a small splash of ( 1/2 -1 teaspoon) apple cider vinegar- this will add a nice tanginess.
Serve with a drizzle of olive oil (or dollop of sour cream) fresh herbs, chili flakes (Aleppo is nice here).

Notes

Soak large beans in triple the water, 8-24 hours (pinto, corona, lima, red beans, cannellini, etc).

Smaller beans like black beans, small white beans, don’t necessarily need to be soaked but will help to remove lectins and perhaps ease digestion. If your beans are older, I do recommend soaking for more EVEN cooking.

Cooking times will vary depending on the size of the bean. Plan on 25-40 minutes pressure cooking time for most beans. Here is a rough guide:

Unsoaked Black beans- 25 minutes
Unsoaked white beans- 25 – 30 minutes
Unsoaked Navy beans- 25 to 30 minutes
Soaked Pinto beans- 25 minutes
Soaked Cannellini beans-25-30 minutes
Soaked Chickpeas – 25-30 minutes
Soaked Kidney beans-30 minutes

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
Calories: 295
Sugar: 2.7 g
Sodium: 586.9 mg
Fat: 3.5 g
Saturated Fat: 0.6 g
Carbohydrates: 51.1 g
Fiber: 12.3 g
Protein: 16.9 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg