Easy Beans In Rice Cooker Recipe

Skip the soaking and the crockpot! This recipe shows you how to cook delicious, perfectly tender dry beans in your rice cooker in under 2 hours. Faster, cheaper, and healthier than canned, these beans are a pantry staple waiting to happen. Customize them with your favorite flavors – from savory meats and onions to simple butter – for a versatile side dish or hearty meal base. Freezes beautifully for future meals! (Note: Adding acidic ingredients like tomatoes may prevent the beans from cooking properly.)

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 65 mins

Calories 281.5 kcal

Protein 47g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Easy Beans In Rice Cooker

Dry Pinto Beans
3 cups water
Diced Tomatoes
1 tbsp butter (optional)
1/2 cup chopped onion (optional)
Salt And Pepper

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How to Make Easy Beans In Rice Cooker

Rinse 1 cup of dry beans (any variety) under cold water.
Add the rinsed beans to your rice cooker.
Add 3 cups of water (or enough to cover the beans by at least 2 inches).
Optionally add: 1 tbsp butter, 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1/2 lb ground meat (beef, pork, or chicken), or any other desired seasonings at this stage.
Close the lid of your rice cooker and cook on the regular cooking setting.
Once the cooking cycle is complete, let the beans rest in the rice cooker for at least 15 minutes. This allows the beans to fully absorb the remaining liquid and become tender.
Fluff with a fork and serve! Enjoy immediately or keep warm on the 'warm' setting of your rice cooker. Leftovers freeze well.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

30 g

Sugar

Fat

Carbs

17g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Easy Beans In Rice Cooker?

Easy Beans In Rice Cooker takes about 70 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 65 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Easy Beans In Rice Cooker?

Easy Beans In Rice Cooker has approximately 281.5 calories per serving, with about 47 g protein, 17 g carbohydrates and 6 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Easy Beans In Rice Cooker?

The key ingredients for Easy Beans In Rice Cooker are Dry Pinto Beans, Water, Diced Tomatoes, Butter, Onion, Salt And Pepper. See the full list with measurements above.