The Instant Pot is the perfect tool for homemade refried beans, because it skips the soaking time. Just throw the beans in with some seasoning, and in 1 hour they come out perfectly tender! This method is perfect for any use, whether you want to use them for tacos, burritos, or as a simple side dish. The great thing about the Instant Pot method is that there’s no soak time. Many methods for cooking dried beans call for soaking them overnight. But the pressure cooker method, it’s almost totally hands off! Here’s how to make Instant Pot refried beans (jump to the recipe for quantities): You can also make refried beans using black beans. Feel free to use black beans in this recipe: just taste when finished and if the beans aren’t tender, pressure cook a few more minutes. Or, use canned with our Refried Black Beans recipe to make a quick and simple version.
As a dip: Try them in our Refried Bean Dip with chips (and frozen margaritas!). In tacos: They’d be great in our Refried Bean Tacos or Crispy Cauliflower Tacos. As a side: Serve alongside Vegetarian Enchiladas or Grilled Shrimp.
There are many other fantastic brands of electric pressure cookers. The concept is to cook foods at high pressure, which cuts down on cooking time (versus a crock pot or slow cooker, which is the opposite). If you need more inspiration, here are all our Healthy Instant Pot Recipes! 5 from 1 review
Try basics like Sweet Potatoes, Chickpeas, Lentils, Instant Pot Pinto Beans, or Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas. Make grains like Quinoa, White Rice, or Brown Rice. Mix up Instant Pot Spaghetti or Creamy Instant Pot Pasta. Try our fan favorite recipes, Thai Sweet Potatoes, Chickpea Couscous Bowls, or Lentil Tacos.
