Instant Pot Adzuki Beans Recipe
This Instant Pot Adzuki Beans Recipe creates tender, flavorful beans with adzuki beans, chicken broth, bay leaves, and salt. It is a simple, dependable recipe with a mild nutty taste that works beautifully in both savory and sweet meals.
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Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 3 ¾ c chicken broth
- 1 lb dry adzuki beans
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Rinse the dried adzuki beans thoroughly under cool running water. Sort through them carefully and discard any small stones, damaged beans, or debris.
- Pour the chicken broth into the Instant Pot. Add the rinsed adzuki beans, bay leaves, and salt.
- Secure the lid on the Instant Pot and ensure the valve is set to the sealing position. Cook on high pressure for 21 minutes. For a softer texture suitable for mashing, cook for 23 minutes.
- When the cooking cycle is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Once the pressure has fully released, carefully open the lid. Remove and discard the bay leaves.
- Taste the beans and adjust the seasoning as needed before serving.
Notes
This recipe is naturally very close to gluten-free, but it is still important to check the labels on your ingredients, especially the chicken broth. Some packaged broths can contain additives or flavorings with gluten, so choose a certified gluten-free broth to be safe. The adzuki beans, bay leaves, and salt are typically gluten-free, but if you are cooking for someone with celiac disease or strong gluten sensitivity, make sure all ingredients are processed in gluten-free facilities and that your Instant Pot, utensils, and storage containers are free from cross-contact.