Instant Pot® Vegetarian Baked Beans

Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 60 min
Servings: 10
Yield: 10 servings

Description

Vegetarian baked beans are simple in an Instant Pot® multi-functional pressure cooker. No need to soak the beans overnight and they cook in just 25 minutes.

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package dry navy beans, rinsed and picked through
8 cups water
1 medium onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 1/4 cups vegetable broth
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons yellow mustard

Directions

1 Place beans in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot ®). Cover with water. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 25 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build.
2 Release pressure using the quick release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Drain beans in a colander.
3 Select the Saute function and add onion, bell pepper, garlic, oil, smoked paprika, and garlic. Saute until onions are translucent, about 3 minutes. Turn off.
4 Return drained beans back to the pot. Add broth, maple syrup, vinegar, tomato paste, and mustard. Stir to combine.
5 Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build. Release pressure using the quick release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Remove the lid and let sit 5 minutes to thicken.