Good pinto beans

Pressure cooker + beans = amazing

2 cups pinto beans

7 cups water

2 tbsp oil

2 tbsp chili powder
2 tsp salt
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/2 red onion, diced
4 cloves garlic
4 bay leaves
Express bean soak: Rinse beans and place in a 2-cup microwave safe measuring cup (Pyrex).  Cover with water, microwave for ~4 minutes (until boiling), let stand for 10 minutes.

Place soaked beans and everything else in a pressure cooker, cook on high heat for 45 minutes. Remove from heat and let rest for 15 minutes (still under pressure). Remove lid, remove bay leaves, salt to taste.

See also: Good beans