Unlocking the Secrets of Perfectly Cooked Beans: A Culinary Odyssey into Dried Legume Mastery!

The Instant Pot Duo Plus 8 Quart and the Instant Pot 6 Quart Ultra from Amazon has been workhorses and time savers when it comings to preparing beans on a regular basis.c

Embark on a journey through the realm of dried beans and legumes with these essential tips for culinary success:

1. Unleash the Magic of Expansion: Witness the transformation as dried beans double both in volume and weight after a soak or cook. To prevent a kitchen uprising, keep the inner pot at a modest ½ mark, allowing room for the grand expansion.
2. Liquid Alchemy: Ensure your legumes are submerged in a generous liquid embrace. A well-covered bean is a happy bean – and a tastier one too!
3. Soak for Swift Victory: While not mandatory, immerse your beans in a water bath that’s four times their volume for 4-6 hours. Behold the power of soaking as it catapults your cooking process into the fast lane.
4. Dance with Precision: Beans and legumes, masters of resilience, resist overcooking. Yet, beware the undercooked trap, for an unpleasant texture awaits. Treat the suggested cooking time as your culinary compass, guiding you through the minimal journey to bean perfection.

Embark on this gastronomic adventure, armed with the knowledge to conquer the world of legumes and elevate your culinary prowess! Your taste buds will thank you!”

Beans and legumes are less likely to be over-cooked, but if they are undercooked the texture is unpleasant.  Please consider the cooking time as a minimal time.

Dried Beans, Legumes, and Lentils	Dry Cooking Time (minutes)	Soaked Cooking Time (minutes)
Adzuki / Azuki / Aduki	16 – 20	4 – 6
Anasazi	20 – 25	5 – 7
Black beans	20 – 25	6 – 8
Black-eyed peas	14 – 18	4 – 5
Chickpeas (chickpeas, garbanzo bean, or kabuli)	35 – 40	10 – 15
Cannellini beans (white kidney beans)	30 – 35	6 – 9
Great Northern beans	25 – 30	7 – 8
Kidney beans, red	15 – 20	7 – 8
Lentils, green	8 – 10	n/a
Lentils, brown	8 – 10	n/a
Lentils, red, split	1 – 2	n/a
Lentils, yellow, split (moong dal)	1 – 2	n/a
Lima beans	12 – 14	6 – 10
Navy beans	20 – 25	7 – 8
Pinto beans	25 – 30	6 – 9
Peas	16 – 20	10 – 12
Scarlet runner	20 – 25	6 – 8
Soy beans	35 – 45	18 – 20