====== Instant Pot Bean Cook Time Tables ====== Below are tables of cooking times for various dried beans. ^ Bean ^ Soaked ^ Un-soaked ^ Bean to Water Ratio ^ Max Dried Beans ^ | Adzuki Beans | 6-9 minutes | 15-20 minutes | 1:3 | | Black-Eyed Peas | 3-5 minutes | 7-9 minutes | 1:2 | | Navy Beans | 5-8 minutes | 15-20 minutes | 1:3 | | Black Beans | 9–11 minutes | 22–27 minutes | 1:3 | | Cannellini Beans | 9–11 minutes | 22–27 minutes | 1:3 | | Cranberry Beans | 7–9 minutes | 20–25 minutes | 1:2 | | Chickpeas | 12–15 minutes | 35–45 minutes | 1:3 | 2 cups | | Kidney Beans | 9–11 minutes | 22–27 minutes | 1:3 | | Lima Beans | 7–9 minutes | 20–25 minutes | 1:2 | | Pinto Beans | 4–6 minutes | 15–20 minutes | 1:3 | | Soybeans | 18–23 minutes | 40–45 minutes | 1:2 | * I find that adding aromatics and a pinch of kosher salt greatly enhance the flavor of the beans. * I like to chop up halve an onion, and a few garlic cloves and add those to the pot. I'll toss in a bay leave too. * Sometimes I'll add various dried spices as well, depending on the bean I'm cooking.