Best Beans List

Bean	Image	Cuisine	Soak Time (hrs)	Notes
Cannellini		Italian, Mediterranean	8–12	Creamy, mild, absorbs flavor
Chickpeas		Middle Eastern, Indian	8–12	Firm, nutty, versatile
Black Beans		Latin American	8–12	Earthy, dense, bold flavor
Edamame		Japanese	0	Fresh, green, slightly sweet
Fava Beans		Mediterranean	8–12	Buttery, spring favorite

Pressure Cooker (Fast Method)

For when the long simmer is not on the menu.

Bean	Time (min, high pressure)	Release
Cannellini	25–30	Natural (10–15 min)
Chickpeas	35–40	Natural (15–20 min)
Black Beans	20–25	Natural (10–15 min)
Fava Beans (dry)	25–30	Natural (10–15 min)
Edamame	2–3	Quick

Water: 1 part beans to 3 parts water.

Fill: do not exceed 1/2 full.

Salt: add after cooking.