Instant Pot Vegan Baked Beans

Step 1

Rinse the beans and sort to remove any debris. Place the beans in a bowl with 1/2 tablespoon salt and cover with 2-3 inches of water. Let soak overnight or for 8 hours, then drain Alternatively, place beans and 8 cups water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Let cook for 2 minutes, then remove from heat, cover and let stand for one hour. Drain, then proceed with recipe.

Step 2

Hit saute on the Instant Pot and add the olive oil and the onion. Cook for 2-3 minutes until onion is soft; add the salt, green bell pepper and garlic. Cook another 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender.

Step 3

Add the rinsed beans, molasses, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, dry mustard, chili powder, paprika and 2 cups water. Cover and make sure the vent is set to to sealing. Cook on high pressure for 40 minutes.

Step 4

Let sit for 15 minutes, then release the pressure to let the beans come down. Stir in apple cider vinegar. Season to taste, adding more salt if needed.