Southern-Style Pinto Beans (Instant Pot)

Saute Ingredients:
1 Tbsp mild oil
1 1/2 cups minced onion
4 garlic cloves, minced

Pressure Cooker Ingredients:
3 cups water
2 cups dried pinto beans
1 tsp jalapeno powder, optional (or added some chopped pepper to the saute)
1 tsp liquid smoke
Salt, to taste

1. For the saute, use the saute setting over normal, or medium heat, and heat the oil.  Add the onion and saute until transparent, 5 minutes.  Then add the garlic and saute a minute more.

2. For the pressure cooker, add the water, pinto beans, jalapeno powder and liquid smoke to the onion mixture and stir to combine.  Put the lid on and make sure the steam release handle is set to sealing, or closed; change to the manual setting (pressure cooking) and set the time for 45 minutes.

3. Allow the pressure to release naturally.

Source: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook for Your Instant Pot, by Kathy Hester