White Navy Beans in Instant Pot Recipe (Pressure Cooker Navy Beans)

If you are looking for how to make the white navy bean in an instant pot, then you are in the right place for this tasty and rich dish. My pressure cooker navy white beans recipe is the easiest and best one for you.

Let me state from the beginning that this recipe is for dried navy beans, and not for canned beans. Also, you don’t need to soak the beans, and they will be ready to eat in a matter of minutes.

This instant pot recipe for navy white beans is delicious and very tasty. The flavor is one thing you would never forget, as it fills your atmosphere.

The ingredient used in making this tasty dish is quite simple, and they are what you already have at home, I bet the majority have them already in their kitchen.

Many people call it a side dish, well it is. It can also be a main dish, with other side dishes accompanying it. You can’t just get enough of it.

If you are like me who likes getting my food in no time, and you are interested in eating navy beans, then the pressure cooker method is just the right way to go.

With an instant pot, you get your white beans done in little or no time. My navy beans pot is always ready in little or no time – really, I don’t have much time.

What are Navy Beans (White Beans)?

Navy beans, also white beans, are called or closely related to a couple of bean types, such as the Baby Lima beans, the Great Northern beans, and the Cannellini beans.

What is common among them all is their color and shape. They look very much alike, with little differences. So, the Navy beans, the Baby Lima beans, the Great Northern beans, and the Cannellini beans are all different types of white beans.

The white navy beans are also referred to as pea beans, and they are oval-shaped and small in size. One good thing about them is that they are very quick to cook.

The navy white beans are what I am using for this particular recipe.

Ingredient for Cooking White Navy Beans in a Pressure Cooker

Navy Beans

The navy beans are our primary ingredient for this dish. This recipe uses dried navy beans, and I did not soak them before cooking. The instant pot will work its magic on getting it done in no time.

The navy beans are very rich in copper, manganese, and folate. So, I have a healthy dish that I love cooking.

Olive Oil

I also used olive oil in making this dish. You can substitute it for avocado oil or perhaps, coconut oil. All are perfect for navy beans in an instant pot.

Garlic

Here is another ingredient I used in making my dish. I added 1 clove of garlic to the recipe to bring out the flavor of the dish.

How to Make White Navy Beans in Instant Pot

Let’s take a look at the best and easiest way to make navy beans in an instant pot.

Course: Side dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Natural Pressure Release time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 cups dried navy beans
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 tbsp olive oil (you can as well use coconut oil or avocado oil)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 6 cups water (you can also use stock)

Instructions for Making Pressure Cooker Navy Beans

• Rinse the 2 cups of navy beans and pour into the instant pot.
• Pour 6 cups water or stock.
• Add 1 clove garlic, 1 clove garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 tbsp olive oil (you can also use avocado/coconut oil).
• On your instant pot cooker, press MANUAL, and set the timer for 25 minutes.
• When done with the 25 minutes, allow for the natural release of pressure for 15 minutes.
• Serve and eat, you can also combine the side dishes.

How Much Water Should I Use for Cooking Beans in Instant Pot

I have tried this a couple of times, trying to get the perfect measurement of water to pour into my instant pot when cooking beans, and the results have varied.

For me, when cooking beans, I love my beans to have little or no water after I am done cooking, as this allows all the ingredients to penetrate and stay glued to beans.

So, for the perfect water measurement for beans in a pressure cooker, I use a ratio of 3 cups of water to 1 cup of beans to get the best result.

I also use 5 cups, but in this case, I still have much water left in my beans whenever I am done cooking. I like it anyway, especially when I want very soft beans, which also means I will be cooking for a longer duration.

Why do I need to Use Instant Pot for Cooking White Navy Beans?

If you are here already, then you know what I am all about on this blog – pressure cooker/instant pot. I love this cooker, as it is the perfect time saver.

With this cooking method, I don’t have to wait for long to get my beans done. You have your white navy beans on your plate in just under an hour.

Cooking beans in a pressure cooker save you the need of soaking your beans in order to make them tender on time. Who needs that when you have an instant pot that will get the job done for you?

Side Dishes to Pair with Pressure Cooker White Navy Beans

As I mentioned earlier, many people consider navy beans to be a side dish. I also consider it the same, so, they are not wrong. At the same time, I also consider it to be the main dish – no contradictions. Two truths can co-exist.

With that being said, let me show you the best side dishes to pair with white navy beans in Instant pot.

Sauteed Korean Cucumber Salad

Here is one of the best side dishes for navy beans. This is a simple side dish to make, and it makes a perfect combination for this recipe.

Pan Fried Sweet Potatoes

Here is another great combo for navy beans in an instant pot. This dish is pan-fried, and they are very rich and healthy. You should try it out.

Garlicky Broccoli

This recipe gets done in less than 10 minutes. So, you don’t have to wait for long to start eating your navy beans. This is a perfect side dish for you for your white navy beans.

Storing Leftover Pressure Cooker Navy Beans

Storing leftover navy beans is not difficult. You can store it in a fridge, and it can last for up to 5 days. You can as well store it in a freezer, and this will last for up to 3 months.

Final Thoughts on White Navy Beans in Instant Pot Recipe

This is the best instant pot navy beans recipe for you if you are looking for one. In this guide on how to pressure cook white navy beans, I have mentioned many things that you need to know.

Now, it is time to cook your white navy beans in an instant pot.

What do you think about our pressure cooker navy beans recipe? Let me know in the comment section.