Description
Instant Pot Baked Beans on Toast is a hearty and comforting British breakfast dish featuring rich, flavorful navy beans cooked in a savory, sweet tomato-based sauce and served over toasted bread. This easy recipe makes a satisfying and delicious meal perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Ingredients
Beans and Sauce
- 1 cup dried navy beans, soaked overnight
- 3 cups water
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Serving
- 4 slices toasted bread
Instructions
- Prepare the Beans: Drain the soaked navy beans and place them in the Instant Pot. This step ensures the beans are ready to absorb flavors and cook evenly.
- Add Sauce Ingredients: Pour in the water, tomato sauce, brown sugar, molasses, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients, ensuring the flavors meld together for a rich sauce.
- Cook the Beans: Close the Instant Pot lid securely and set it to high pressure for 30 minutes to cook the beans until tender and flavorful.
- Release Pressure: Allow the pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes to avoid bean breakage, then carefully perform a quick release for the remaining pressure.
- Thicken the Sauce (Optional): Stir the beans and, if desired, select the sauté mode on the Instant Pot to simmer the beans for a few minutes. This step thickens the sauce for a heartier texture.
- Serve: Spoon the warm baked beans generously over toasted bread slices and serve immediately as a comforting meal.
Notes
- You can substitute canned beans to reduce cooking time significantly.
- Add cooked bacon for extra smoky flavor and richness, if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: British
