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March 22, 2019 · 20 Comments

Instant Pot Heirloom Beans

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There’s nothing better than a pot of perfectly cooked beans. I used San Franciscano beans for this batch of Instant Pot Heirloom Beans, but you can try other heirlooms like cranberry, rio zape, or even just use the plain old pinto beans that are in your pantry right now.

Instant Pot Heirloom Beans

What are Heirloom Beans?

Technically, heirloom beans are old seed varieties that are open-pollinated. What that means is that the seeds you harvest from those plants will actually produce the same plants.

These are old time plants like your grandparents used to plant, harvest, save the seeds from, and plant again the next year.

There are many cross-pollinated veggies that we eat now. If you plant seeds harvested from those plants they will not grow the same plants that they came from.

Rancho Gordo is my favorite place to buy heirloom beans online. They list the different kinds with how they taste and the best ways to use them.

Why Instant Pot Heirloom Beans?

Your Instant Pot is the best appliance to cook dried beans. You can cook them soaked or without soaking like in this recipe. 

What If I Soak My Beans?

You will need to cook them with less water and for less time. I would start by cooking for half the time with a little more than half the water.

Instant Pot Heirloom Beans

Do I Have to Use Heirloom Beans?

While I love supporting the farmers who use heirloom beans, they are usually pricier than the beans you usually buy at the grocery.

Depending on my budget and what’s in my pantry I change up beans. There’s never anything wrong with using pinto, black, or other inexpensive and delicious beans in place of heirlooms.

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Instant Pot Heirloom Beans
Instant Pot Heirloom Beans

Instant Pot Heirloom Beans

Kathy Hester
Today’s recipe is simple and delicious! I’ve been hoarding Rancho Gordo heirloom beans from being in their bean club the past year. This is a great recipe to try a new bean in or to use some of the inexpensive ones in your pantry.
4.43 from 45 votes
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Additional Time 1 min
Total Time 36 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 5 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • Colgin Assorted Liquid Smoke Gift Box 4.0 OZ
  • Frontier Co-op Smoked Paprika Organic, 16 Ounce
  • Laxmi All-Natural Dried Cumin Powder – 7 Ounce

Ingredients
  

First Ingredients

  • 1 pound your favorite heirloom bean or black beans
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 tsp Mexican oregano or regular if that’s what you have
  • 1 tsp chilie powder like New Mexican or other mild chilie
  • 1 tsp jalapeño powder
  • 1 tsp liquid smoke
  • 1/2 tsp guajillo chile powder or ancho
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin

Before Serving

  • 1 tbsp tomato powder or 2 teaspoons tomato paste
  • salt to taste (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Add all the first cook ingredients to your 3 or 6 quart Instant Pot. 
  • Cook on high pressure for 30 minutes, carefully release the pressure manually. 
  • Then check the beans to see if they are done. If they are still hard cook for 5 to 10 minutes more, or until the beans are soft.
  • Before serving stir in the tomato powder or tomato paste, and salt, if using.

Video

Nutrition

Serving: 0.2of recipeCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 20gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 36mgPotassium: 1423mgFiber: 15gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 435IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 138mgIron: 5mg
Keyword electric pressure cooker, heirloom beans, instant pot beans, plant based beans, San Franciscano beans, vegan beans
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Comments

  1. Jules Shepard says

    September 17, 2018 at 4:26 pm

    This looks fantastic! Bring on the beans!

    Reply
  2. Nicole Dawson says

    September 18, 2018 at 4:32 pm

    Just printed off the recipe. Can’t wait to try this.

    Reply
  3. Stephanie says

    September 18, 2018 at 4:52 pm

    this looks incredible! i didn’t even know there was such a thing as heirloom beans! so amazing!

    Reply
  4. Alisa Fleming says

    September 19, 2018 at 3:56 pm

    I’ve thought about getting an instant pot just for the purpose of making beans! I might need to make the jump – these sound delicious.

    Reply
  5. Kristina says

    September 21, 2018 at 3:03 pm

    YES I love heirloom beans, and I love Rancho Gordo… craving this now, making as soon as I get back home!

    Reply
  6. Patience says

    October 8, 2018 at 12:07 pm

    Upon seeing this post this morning, I just happened to have put RG Moro heirloom beans on to soak yesterday for cooking today. What time would you recommend setting the IP for already soaked beans….?

    Reply
    • Kathy Hester says

      October 8, 2018 at 12:33 pm

      Soaked black beans usually take about 10 minutes, so that’s where I would start. The beans are also the variable, so you might end up cooking them a second time if they aren’t ready in 10.

      Reply
      • Patience says

        October 8, 2018 at 1:02 pm

        Thank you, Kathy!

        Reply
  7. Kate says

    October 28, 2018 at 9:00 pm

    I’m making this for tonight’s dinner! So, what’s that cheesy looking sauce drizzled around the beans, in the photo?? Recipe? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Kathy Hester says

      October 28, 2018 at 10:14 pm

      It’s my cauliflower queso, it’s on this site.

      Reply
  8. Donna says

    April 2, 2019 at 12:07 pm

    Is there a taste difference when using heirloom and store-bought beans?

    Reply
    • Kathy Hester says

      April 21, 2019 at 3:24 pm

      Some heirloom varieties do taste different, but store bought ones are great too!

      Reply
  9. Dora says

    September 11, 2019 at 3:23 am

    I have a 8 quart instant pot- is there a reason it would not work in it? Would it require more water?

    Reply
    • Kathy Hester says

      September 21, 2019 at 10:22 pm

      These should work in an 8 quart.

      Reply
  10. John P Knorr says

    August 21, 2020 at 10:07 pm

    Is this recipe for dry or soaked beans? Would 1/2 lb of beans worked if the recipe was scaled down?

    Reply
    • Kathy Hester says

      August 22, 2020 at 1:56 am

      It’s for dry beans. In the blog post there are guidelines to change it if you soak the beans. 1/2 pound of beans will work in a 3 quart, should work in a 6 quart, but will be to small an amount for an 8-quart.

      Reply
  11. eileen says

    March 12, 2022 at 12:05 pm

    could you cook the beans on stove in a regular pot
    Thank You

    Reply
    • Kathy Hester says

      February 14, 2023 at 3:34 am

      Yes you can.

      Reply
  12. Colette says

    March 16, 2022 at 5:03 pm

    Want to try the recipe but I have an 8 quart Instant Pot so how would you tweak the recipe or do you even have to?

    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Kathy Hester says

      February 14, 2023 at 3:33 am

      It should work as is in an 8-quart IP.

      Reply

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