How to Cook Kidney Beans

How to Cook Kidney Beans

from heynutritionlady.com
Beans
65 min
4 servings
155 kcal / serving

Learn how to cook kidney beans from scratch with this simple step-by-step tutorial. Covering three different ways to cook dried kidney beans, you'll end up with creamy, perfectly-cooked beans every time.

Ingredients

  • 1 cupdried kidney beans
  • 4 cupswater
  • 1 teaspoonsalt

Directions

Instant pot kidney beans

  1. 1

    Check the beans for any stones or broken beans. Rinse well.

  2. 2

    Add dried kidney beans, 3* cups water, and 1 teaspoon salt to your Instant Pot.

  3. 3

    Set the Instant Pot to Manual / High Pressure for 42 minutes.

  4. 4

    When the cooking cycle is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally for 15 minutes. Then, flip the vent to "releasing" and quick-release the remaining pressure.

Stovetop kidney beans

  1. 1

    Check the beans for any stones or broken beans. Rinse well.

  2. 2

    In a large pot, combine dried kidney beans, water, and salt.

  3. 3

    Place the pot on the stove over high heat. Bring to a boil, and then reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer with the lid off until the beans are tender - about 50-70 minutes.

Slow cooker kidney beans

  1. 1

    Check the beans for any stones or broken beans. Rinse well.

  2. 2

    Combine dried kidney beans, water, and salt in a pot on your stovetop. Bring to a boil, and maintain a rolling boil for at least 10 minutes. This step is essential for ensuring kidney beans are safe to consume - do not skip it!

  3. 3

    Transfer the kidney beans along with the cooking water to your slow cooker.

  4. 4

    Slow cook the beans for 4 hours at high, 6 hours on low, or until the beans are tender.