Instant Pot® Vegetarian Baked Beans

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.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 204 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Return drained beans back to the pot. Add broth, maple syrup, vinegar, tomato paste, and mustard. Stir to combine.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Release pressure using the quick release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Drain beans in a colander.

Step 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.