Instant Pot Tomato White Beans

Ingredients

• 4 slices bacon (chopped)
• 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 1/4 cups dry cannellini beans
• 28 ounces whole peeled plum tomatoes
• 6 ounces tomato paste
• 2 cups chicken broth
• crumbled feta (fresh oregano for garnish)

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat the Instant Pot using the sauté button.

2. 2

   Once hot, add the bacon and cook until fat is rendered and bacon starts to brown.

3. 3

   Add the onions and garlic and continue cooking until softened.

4. 4

   Turn the Instant Pot off, add the bay leaf, salt, beans, tomatoes, tomato paste and chicken broth. Stir to combine.

5. 5

   Secure the lid of the Instant Pot making sure dial on top is set to sealing.

6. 6

   Press the manual button and set for 50 minutes. Let Instant Pot natural release to depressurize.

7. 7

   Open the lid, stir the mixture to break down the tomatoes, season to taste with salt and pepper.

8. 8

   Serve beans over toasted bread and top with crumbled feta and fresh oregano.