Creamy and flavorful Instant Pot White Beans

This recipe will show you how to make perfectly cooked white beans in the Instant Pot. The creamy and flavorful beans are perfect for serving as a side dish or adding to soups and stews.

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried white beans
• 4 cups water
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

1. Rinse the white beans under cold water and pick out any debris.
2. Add the white beans, water, onion, garlic, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper to the Instant Pot.
3. Close the lid and set the vent to sealing. Cook on high pressure for 25 minutes.
4. Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then do a quick release.
5. Carefully remove the lid and stir in the olive oil.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
7. Serve the white beans hot as a side dish or store in the fridge for later use.

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