Description
Instant Pot Baked Beans on Toast is a hearty and comforting British breakfast featuring tender navy beans cooked in a rich, savory tomato sauce with hints of brown sugar and molasses, served over crispy toasted bread. This easy, flavorful dish can be enjoyed any time of day and offers a satisfying homemade alternative to canned beans.
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
To Serve
- 4 slices toasted bread
Instructions
- Prepare the Beans: Drain the soaked navy beans and place them into the Instant Pot inner pot, ensuring any excess soaking water is discarded.
- Add Sauce Ingredients: Pour in 3 cups of fresh water, tomato sauce, brown sugar, molasses, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly to evenly combine all ingredients.
- Pressure Cook: Secure the lid on the Instant Pot, ensuring the pressure valve is set to sealing. Select the high pressure setting and cook for 30 minutes to cook the beans through and develop flavors.
- Pressure Release: Once the cooking cycle ends, allow the Instant Pot to naturally release pressure for 10 minutes, then carefully manually release any remaining pressure before opening the lid.
- Simmer to Thicken Sauce: Stir the beans, then switch the Instant Pot to sauté mode. Let the beans simmer for a few minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
- Serve: Spoon the hot baked beans over toasted bread slices. Serve immediately for a comforting and satisfying meal.
Notes
- Using canned beans can reduce cooking time significantly; add them directly to the sauce and simmer to heat through.
- For added flavor and protein, incorporate cooked bacon pieces when serving or stir into the beans after cooking.
- Adjust sweetness or spice to taste by varying the amounts of brown sugar, molasses, or mustard.
- Ensure beans are soaked overnight for even cooking and better digestibility.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: British
