There’s SO many options. Of course I started with rice and beans @simplysarahhart

Ingredients

• 1 cup Dried Beans (rinsed, no soaking required)
• 4 cups Water (for cooking beans)
• 2 leaves Bay Leaves (adds aromatic flavor to beans and rice)
• 1 tsp Onion Powder (seasoning for beans and rice)
• 0.5 tsp Salt (adjust to taste)
• 1 cup Long Grain White Rice (uncooked, rinsed)
• 1.25 cups Water (for cooking rice)
• 1 tsp Olive Oil (optional, prevents rice from sticking)

Instructions

1. Rinse Beans

   Place the dried beans in a fine mesh sieve and rinse under cold running water until the water runs clear.

   Time: PT5M

2. Add Beans to Instant Pot

   Transfer the rinsed beans to the Instant Pot inner pot. Add 4 cups water, 2 bay leaves, 1 tsp onion powder, and ½ tsp salt.

   Time: PT5M

3. Pressure Cook Beans

   Seal the lid, set the valve to sealing, and pressure cook on High for 35 minutes.

   Time: PT35M

4. Release Pressure

   Allow a natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then carefully perform a quick release to vent remaining steam.

   Time: PT10M

5. Cool and Store Beans

   Open the pot, remove and discard the bay leaves, and transfer the beans to a large bowl. Let cool to room temperature before portioning into freezer bags.

   Time: PT10M

6. Rinse Rice

   Place the rice in a fine mesh sieve and rinse under cold water until the water runs clear.

   Time: PT5M

7. Add Rice to Instant Pot

   Return the Instant Pot inner pot to the base. Add the rinsed rice, 1.25 cups water, 1 bay leaf, 1 tsp onion powder, and 1 tsp olive oil (optional).

   Time: PT5M

8. Pressure Cook Rice

   Seal the lid, set the valve to sealing, and pressure cook on High for 12 minutes.

   Time: PT12M

9. Quick Release Rice

   When the timer ends, perform a quick release of pressure.

   Time: PT2M

10. Fluff and Cool Rice

    Remove the bay leaf, fluff the rice with a spatula, and spread it on a tray to cool to room temperature.

    Time: PT10M

11. Portion and Freeze

    Divide the cooled beans and rice into individual freezer‑safe bags or containers (about 1 cup each), label with date and contents, and place flat in the freezer.

    Time: PT10M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

12 g

Carbohydrates

65 g

Fat

2 g

Fiber

10 g