100 Beginner’s Instant Pot Bean and Grain Cookbook: Top 5 Recipes

📚 100 Beginner’s Instant Pot Bean and Grain Cookbook: Top 5 Recipes

By Rossi Voss | July 15, 2025

One of the most common questions I get is:

“I have an Instant Pot… but what should I cook?”

If you’re tired of takeout, staring into the fridge, or Googling “food near me” at 7 PM — this post is for you.

The 100 Beginner’s Instant Pot Bean and Grain Cookbook is my $0.99 bestselling guide to fast, high-protein, one-pot meals using pantry staples.

Today, I’m sharing the Top 5 most popular recipes from the book — all ready in under 35 minutes.

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🏆 Top 5 Instant Pot Bean & Grain Recipes

1. Creamy Red Lentil Dal

Time: 25 mins | Cost: $1.50/serving | Protein: 18g

• 1 cup red lentils
• 1 onion, garlic, cumin, turmeric
• 3 cups broth
• ½ can coconut milk (optional)

1. Add all to pot. Simmer 20 mins.
2. Serve over rice with lime and cilantro.

📘 From: 100 Beginner’s Instant Pot Bean and Grain Cookbook

2. Pinto Bean & Sweet Potato Bowl

Time: 35 mins | Cost: $1.90/serving | Protein: 14g

• 1 cup pinto beans
• 1 large sweet potato, cubed
• 1 bell pepper, chili powder
• 3 cups broth

1. Sauté sweet potato and pepper 5 mins.
2. Add beans, broth, spices.
3. Seal → Manual 25 mins → Quick release.
4. Serve with rice.

3. Black Bean Enchilada Bake

Time: 30 mins | Cost: $2.00/serving | Protein: 16g

• 1 cup black beans
• 1 cup enchilada sauce
• 1 cup corn, 1 cup cheese
• 6 tortillas, torn

1. Mix all ingredients in Instant Pot.
2. Seal → Manual 20 mins → Quick release.
3. Top with extra cheese and cilantro.

4. Steel-Cut Oats (Overnight Style)

Time: 10 mins prep + 8 hrs | Cost: $0.80/serving | Protein: 8g

• 1 cup steel-cut oats
• 4 cups water or milk
• Pinch of salt

1. Add to Instant Pot. Cook on Manual 3 mins → Natural release 10 mins.
2. Refrigerate overnight.
3. Reheat with milk and fruit each morning.

5. Quinoa & Black Bean Bowl

Time: 20 mins | Cost: $1.75/serving | Protein: 14g

• 1 cup quinoa
• 1 cup black beans
• 1 bell pepper, onion, cumin
• 2 cups broth

1. Add all to pot. Seal → Manual 1 min → Quick release.
2. Fluff and serve with avocado.

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The 100 Beginner’s Instant Pot Bean and Grain Cookbook includes:

• Hearty soups, stews, and grain bowls
• Step-by-step instructions for beginners
• Links to video tutorials
• Freezer and batch cooking tips

👉 Get the $0.99 Kindle Version
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— Rossi Voss
Author of the $0.99 Cookbook Series
rossivoss.blogspot.com