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How to Cook Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas) in the Instant Pot

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Try cooking chickpeas, or, garbanzo beans, in the Instant Pot or pressure cooker. This no-frills method is quick and easy!

Try cooking chickpeas, or, garbanzo beans, in the Instant Pot or pressure cooker. This no-frills method is quick and easy!

Chances are, if you have an Instant Pot, one of the biggest reasons for picking one up is to allow yourself to make beans from dry, much faster than boiling on the stove.

For me, that was a huge motivator – we make beans often – Pinto, Garbanzo (Chickpeas), White Beans, and more – and normally it would require a soak, then simmering on the stove for what seems like eternity.

Try cooking chickpeas, or, garbanzo beans, in the Instant Pot or pressure cooker. This no-frills method is quick and easy!

And when you live in Arizona, your goal is to keep the house as cool as you can during the summer so your electricity bill is not astronomical. Right?   

So the Instant Pot comes to the rescue – in a fraction of the time!

How to Cook Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas) in the Instant Pot

Some things to remember when making beans in the Instant Pot:

  • Beans double in volume & weight after soaking or cooking
  • Soaking is not required; but if you do opt to soak, it’ll speed up the cooking process
  • Do not fill the Instant Pot over half full with water
  • Let the pressure come down naturally after cooking

Cooking time will vary – from Instant Pot to Pressure Cooker. The stove top pressure cooker may cook them slightly faster as it has a higher psi than an Instant Pot. 

Chickpeas (Instant Pot)
2016-08-28 23:22:39
Chickpeas can be made easily in the Instant Pot - dry beans can cook in as little as 35 minutes (not including the time to get up to pressure).
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Cook Time
35 min
Total Time
50 min
Cook Time
35 min
Total Time
50 min
Ingredients
  1. 1 C. dry Chickpeas/Garbanzo Beans
  2. 4 C. Water
  3. 3-4 cloves Garlic
  4. 2 Bay Leaves
Instructions
  1. Rinse the chickpeas, and add to the Instant Pot.
  2. Add water, garlic and bay leaves.
  3. Place the top on the Instant Pot - close the valve, and set the Instant Pot to beans for 35 minutes.
  4. The pot will take time to come to pressure - once the 35 minutes of cook time is done, the pot will beep.
  5. Allow the pressure to come down naturally for 10-15 minutes, then open the pot.
Notes
  1. Soaking the beans prior to cooking in the Instant Pot is not required. However, if you do choose to soak ahead of time, set the pot for a cook time of 20 minutes. Cooking time is approximate - and can range from 35-45 minutes.
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Comments

  1. Stephanie says

    January 27, 2021 at 9:35 am

    Can you suggest using the water the beans cooked in for anything? Like making flavorful rice or soup?

    Reply
    • Sheryl says

      February 1, 2021 at 7:56 am

      You definitely can!

      Reply
    • Elaine says

      February 13, 2021 at 9:07 am

      Aquafaba (bean water) can be used for many things. Google it for more info.

      Reply
  2. Joe Shukert says

    March 9, 2021 at 1:37 pm

    Hi, thanks for the information!

    I was wondering if you use the “bean” setting on the instant pot or just use the regular high pressure. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Sheryl says

      March 13, 2021 at 1:08 pm

      Absolutely you can. My IP is about 6/7 years old at this point so it’s not as “new” as the one you probably have! Just make sure you let the pressure release after they are done cooking because the beans / liquid will froth up and if you remove the lid while the froth is still there.. well, then you’ll have a surefire mess on your hands. Ask me how I know! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Clara says

    October 26, 2022 at 10:59 am

    Please if you have a timing chart for pressure cooking dried beans that is more accurate, would you send an email to me with the info. I looked at your chart page but the times for the beans are very different than when looking at one of your recipes. Take Black Beans for example. Your chart says 20-25 minutes, your recipe calls for 40 minutes. I made the navy beans using 6 cups of water and 30 minutes– these were hard. So I am starting back over and with 30 additional minutes and see if this works or ruins them. You say 60 minutes in a recipe with the navy beans so I maybe you could clarify the times if you have chart I would really appreciate it. The recipes I am looking at are just plain bean recipes so it seems the wide swing in times being wrong must just some sort of misunderstanding on my part. Thanks! Appreciate your site.

    Reply
    • Sheryl says

      October 26, 2022 at 12:22 pm

      Clara, I would be happy to email you one. I’ll send it to you shortly. ~ Sheryl

      Reply

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    March 27, 2017 at 10:39 am

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