Stovetop Directions: After soaking, cover with the chicken stock as directed in a large stock pot with a lid, AND add 1 cup extra water or stock. Simmer on the stove for 1 hour, adding a pinch of baking soda if the beans do not start to soften after 30 minutes. Mash beans as directed.
Our water is hard, and I find that the beans/chili setting on the Instant Pot isn't quite long enough to make the beans soft. If you find the beans are not soft after the initial cooking under pressure, simply set to manual-10 minutes.
You can also add a pinch of baking soda if you have trouble getting your beans to soften, but I usually just choose to use a longer cooking time.
Net Carbs: 32 g net carbs per half cup, but because these are low glycemic, some people may be able to remain in ketosis while eating occasional beans.
Recipe by Cara Comini of Health Home and Happiness. Visit us at healthomeandhappiness.com