BIG-BATCH INSTANT POT WHITE BEANS

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Large, creamy lima beans (sometimes sold as butter beans) are the perfect solution to any meal dilemma when you make a big batch in the Instant Pot and freeze them in their broth. Defrost to stir into soups and stews, bake into casseroles, sauté for dinner, marinate for salads, and more.

Provided by Anna Stockwell

Categories     Bean     Lima Bean     Instant Pot     Garlic     Rosemary     Soy Free     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Sunday Stash

Yield Makes about 10 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 lb. dried large lima beans, rinsed
2 large garlic cloves, peeled, crushed
2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp. Diamond Crystal or 3 1/2 tsp. Morton kosher salt
1 sprig rosemary (optional)
Special Equipment
An Instant Pot or other electric pressure cooker

Steps:

  • Place beans, garlic, oil, salt, and rosemary (if using) in Instant Pot. Cover with 10 cups cold water. Seal lid and cook at high pressure 14 minutes.
  • Release pressure manually. If some beans are still slightly undercooked, stir, cover, and use the Keep Warm function until cooked through.
  • Do Ahead: Beans can be cooked 5 days ahead. Chill in cooking liquid in airtight containers, or freeze in cooking liquid up to 3 months.

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