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Instant Pot Pinto Beans and Rice

March 22, 2017 Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free, Main Dish Recipes, Recipes, Side Dish, Vegetarian

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This Instant Pot pinto beans and rice recipe is such an easy one to make for a quick meal. I love having a batch on hand for healthy lunches throughout the week.

This Instant Pot pinto beans and rice recipe is such an easy one to make for a quick meal. I love having a batch on hand for healthy lunches throughout the week.

Lunchtime can be tricky. When I’m in the middle of my workday, it can be challenging to have to stop what I’m doing and make something for lunch. And during busy times of year, my husband ends up eating out at lunchtime a couple days a week. This expense can really add up. It helps our work schedules and food budget when I can make a big batch of something that will last for several days.

This month’s Recipe Redux theme is about using ingredients we already have on hand in the pantry. The beginning of spring is a great time for cleaning out the cabinets, so this Redux challenge comes at the perfect time of year.

This recipe for Instant Pot pinto beans and rice includes brown rice, refried beans, and pintos beans. These are three frugal ingredients that I often have stocked in my kitchen. The recipe makes 12 servings, so my husband and I can eat it for days and days. The leftovers freeze well too, so I try to hide a few servings in the freezer for a busy night’s dinner.

This Instant Pot beans and rice recipe is such an easy one to make for a quick meal. I love having a batch on hand for healthy lunches throughout the week.

Instant Pot Beans and Rice Tips

I love the simple flavors and textures in this recipe. It’s pretty mild, so you may want to add extra chipotle peppers or other seasonings if you like spicy dishes.

You can top this with cheese or meat, but I prefer it just like this. It’s a simple, healthy vegetarian meal that takes just minutes to put together. If you don’t have an Instant Pot, just cook the rice how you usually cook it and stir in the remaining ingredients as described.

Watch this quick video to see the easy process behind this recipe:


Instant Pot Pinto Beans and Rice

This Instant Pot pinto beans and rice recipe is such an easy one to make for a quick meal. ($.80 per serving)
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Beans
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 249kcal
Author: Annemarie Rossi

Ingredients

  • 3 cups brown rice rinsed
  • 3 1/2 cups broth or water
  • 2 tsp taco seasoning
  • 1 tbs diced chipotle in adobo
  • 1 tbs lime juice
  • 1 tbs maple syrup
  • 14 oz can refried beans
  • 14 oz can pinto beans
  • 1 red pepper chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups corn
  • 3 scallions chopped
  • 2 avocados sliced
  • Cilantro for serving

Instructions

  • Place the rice in the Instant Pot and add the broth or water. (Season with salt to taste if you're using water.) Close the lid and cook on manual high pressure for 24 minutes. Let the rice sit for 5 minutes after the cook time is over, then release the pressure and open the pot.
  • Add the taco seasoning, chipotle, lime juice, maple syrup, and refried beans to the rice. Stir to combine well. Then add the pinto beans, red pepper, corn, and scallions to the pot.
  • Close the top and let the mixture sit for a couple minutes to warm everything up.
  • Season with salt if desired. Serve in bowls and top with avocado and cilantro.

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 249kcal
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Instant Pot Pinto Beans and Rice Price Breakdown

This recipe costs a total of $9.59 to make, or $.80 per serving (1 1/3 cups each). Try this Instant Pot beans and rice recipe for an easy, satisfying, frugal meal.

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  1. Jen Jen says

    February 14, 2018 at 5:26 pm

    5 stars
    I gotta get me one of those instant pots. Love the idea of using up ingredients in the pantry and fridge cos I hate wasting food too!

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  2. Diana says

    February 14, 2018 at 3:51 pm

    I’ve been looking into buying an instant pot for a while now, and it looks like I am now more convinced that I need one. Love such simple but delicious frugal meals.

    Reply
  3. Jessica Robinson says

    February 14, 2018 at 2:50 pm

    What a great instant pot recipe!! This rice dish with beans looks amazing!

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  4. Jill says

    February 14, 2018 at 2:49 pm

    5 stars
    Great video! This is definitely a dish I would eat – and especially at that price per serving. WOW!

    Reply
  5. Emily | OatandSesame.com says

    February 14, 2018 at 2:29 pm

    5 stars
    I really need to clean out my cabinets! ? I often times don’t leave my desk for lunch – it’s a bad habit! But I manage to eat at my desk when I have great quick lunches like this!

    Reply
  6. Meg says

    April 30, 2017 at 2:38 pm

    Hello, I am planning to make this. Do you put raw bell peppers and (frozen?) corn in and cook it again or leave it on warm?

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    • Annemarie says

      April 30, 2017 at 2:50 pm

      I just stir in the raw pepper and defrosted corn and let the cooked rice warm them up. You can leave it on warm. Enjoy!

      Reply
  7. Kathryn Pfeffer says

    March 22, 2017 at 8:26 pm

    I am seeing Instant Pot everywhere and need to try it! So happy to see a delicious vegetarian optional recipe can be made in the pressure cooker.

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  8. Tawnie Kroll says

    March 22, 2017 at 1:08 pm

    I always love a good Instant Pot recipe! Such a time saver when cooking brown rice. Your videos are great…I need to jump on the video train ASAP!!!

    Reply

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