Why Instant Pot Black Beans?
- Creamy and flavorful: Unlike mushy canned beans, these black beans are firm yet tender and creamy inside.
- Customizable: Add your favorite spices and ingredients to create your own unique blend.
- Economical:
Black beans are affordable and nutritious, making them a great value.
How Long Does it Take?
- Pressure cook: 35 minutes
- Natural release: 20 minutes
- Total time: Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes
Bean-to-Water Ratio
- 1:3 ratio (1 pound beans to 3 cups water)
- This ratio yields perfectly cooked beans that absorb nearly all the liquid.
Ingredients
- 1 pound dried black beans
- 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups water
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the beans, removing any stones or bad beans.
- Sauté the onion and bell pepper in olive oil until softened.
- Stir in the cumin, oregano, bay leaves, and garlic.
- Add the beans and water to the pot.
- Cook on HIGH pressure for 35 minutes.
- Perform a natural pressure release for 20 minutes.
- Remove the bay leaves and enjoy!
Meal Prep Tips
- Freeze black beans in portion-sized containers for easy meals on demand.
- Use black beans in burritos, scrambles, toast, with rice, and in soups.
Tips and Tricks
- Make it your own by adding different spices or herbs.
- Don’t skip rinsing the beans to remove dirt and debris.
- Allow the beans to release pressure naturally for optimal softness.
- If beans don’t soften, check for old beans, insufficient water, or acidic ingredients.
