We're flavoring the beans while they cook, so the cooking liquid is quite yummy. Use it in soups, stews, and pasta sauces throughout the week to add more flavor to anything you're cooking. Another option is to thicken the whole pot of beans. To do this, simply remove a few cups of beans and liquid from your Instant Pot, then blend them in your blender. Add the blended beans back to your Instant Pot and stir to thicken. Doing this reminds me of the braised white beans at Zoe's Kitchen!