Instant Pot Navy Beans

5 from 1 vote

Prep Time: 2

Cook Time: 45

Servings: 8 ½ cup servings

Calories: 148kcal

Using an Instant Pot is the best way to prepare Navy beans quickly. Pressure cooking is a “set and forget” method, making it so easy. Plus, you don’t even need to pre-soak your beans!

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Ingredients

1 lb dry navy beans (about 2 cups)
6 cups water
1 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

Rinse and Sort: Place beans in a fine mesh strainer. Rinse under cold water, removing any debris or damaged beans.
Add to Instant Pot: Transfer rinsed beans to the Instant Pot. Add 6 cups of water or broth, as well as any spices or herbs you are choosing to add*.
Pressure Cook: Secure the lid and turn to make sure it properly seals. Select "Manual" or "Pressure Cook" on high pressure for 25 minutes. It will take approximately 10-15 minutes to come to pressure.
Natural Release: Allow the pressure to release naturally for 15 minutes. Afterward, carefully turn the valve to "Venting" to release any remaining pressure.
Remove the lid and discard any fresh herbs you’ve placed in the Instant Pot. Drain away any remaining water.
Serve and Enjoy!

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Notes

You can make more or less than 1 pound of navy beans in your Instant Pot. The cooking time stays the same. Just make sure the beans are completely covered in 1 inch of water.

I wouldn't recommend making more than 2 pounds at a time.

*I like to keep my instant pot navy beans unflavored so I can add them into any recipe I want, but If you’re looking for ways to give your beans a bit more flavor, here’s what I recommend:

Herbs: Thyme, bay leaves, rosemary, sage, or parsley add fresh, aromatic notes. If using fresh herbs, a small sprig is usually enough. If using dried herbs, I like to start with 1 teaspoon per herb. You can always add more or less depending on your taste preference.
Vegetables: Adding sauteed onions and garlic is a great way to bring a delicious flavor to your pressure cooked navy beans. You can also add in sauteed celery or carrots.
Broths: Cooking beans in vegetable, chicken, or ham broth, instead of water, infuses them with rich, savory flavor.

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