"No need to soak your beans! You can make a fresh pot of beans in the pressure cooker in about an hour...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 pound dried beans (see below for cooking times for specific beans)
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8 cups water
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 to 2 teaspoons salt
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2 o 3 cloves peeled garlic, optional
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1 bay leaf, optional
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6- to 8-quart pressure cooker (I use a 6-quart Instant Pot)