Small Batch Instant Pot Ham and Beans (No Soaking Required)
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There’s something wonderfully comforting about a pot of ham and beans, but you don’t need to feed a crowd to enjoy them. This small-batch Instant Pot recipe makes four generous servings of tender Great Northern beans, smoky ham, and vegetables in a savory broth. Best of all, there’s no overnight soaking required.
Small Batch Instant Pot Ham and Beans (4 Servings)
Hearty Instant Pot ham and beans made with tender Great Northern beans, smoky ham, carrots, celery, and tomatoes in a savory broth. This easy, small-batch comfort food recipe makes four generous servings with no overnight soaking required.
Calories 288kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups dried Great Northern beans
- ½ cup diced ham
- 2 ½ cups chicken stock
- 1 ½ cups water
- ¼ onion diced
- 1 carrot diced
- 1 celery stalk diced
- 1 garlic clove minced
- ¾ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 10 ounce can RO*TEL diced tomatoes any variety
- 1 ½ teaspoons olive oil
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to Sauté. Add the olive oil and diced onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion begins to soften, about 3–5 minutes.
- Add the dried Great Northern beans, diced ham, chicken stock, water, carrots, celery, garlic, black pepper, and RO*TEL tomatoes. Stir to combine.
- Secure the lid and set the Instant Pot to Pressure Cook (High) for 60 minutes.
- When cooking is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes. Then carefully release any remaining pressure using the manufacturer’s instructions, or let the pressure release naturally completely.
- Once the pressure has fully released, open the lid, stir, and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 288kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 425mg | Potassium: 1021mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2559IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 117mg | Iron: 4mg