Instant Pot - Cuban Black Beans
Prep
10 mins
Cook Time
33 mins
Servings
This Cuban Black Bean recipe is one of our "go-to" dishes when I know we are going to have a busy day. I simply prepare them in the Instant Pot, go about my business and have a meal ready in no time.
Black beans are a great source of plant based protein. They contain approx. 8 g of protein per 1/2 cup of cooked beans. Black beans are incredibly versatile, we make extra and can also use them for 2-3 separate meals if needed during the week. We use them on our rice or quinoa bowls, in our burritos, on our loaded nachos, and for our quesadillas after ground up to a paste... Yummm!!
These Cuban Black Beans store well in the refrigerator in an air tight container for about 3-4 days. They also store well in the freezer for 1-2 months. When freezing, I separate them into small (1/2 cup or 1 cup) portions so I can pull out just enough for a single meal.
Hope you enjoy this delicious recipe as much as we do!
Bobbie, xo
XO,
Bobbielee
Instant Pot
Ingredients
- 1 lb dried black beans (about 2 cups)
- 2 teaspoons avocado oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 cups water
- Optional toppings for serving: cilantro, diced avocados, sliced jalapeno, sliced red onion, diced cherry, and/or lime juice
Directions
Rinse and sort the beans. Discard any bad ones. Set aside.
On the Instant Pot select the SAUTE mode and add the avocado oil. Once the oil is hot and, add the onion, and bell pepper, and garlic. Cook until the vegetables soften. This will take about 5-6 minutes. Add in the salt, cumin powder, oregano, and bay leaves, give in a stir. Continue to cook until the spices are fragrant, about 25 seconds.
Now add the black beans to the Instant Pot, give it a stir. Now add the water, stir again.
Close the lid and seal the Instant Pot (refer to instruction manual for proper usage). Cook the beans on High setting for 33 minutes, allow the pressure to release naturally.
Once the pressure is released, remove the lid and use the beans as desired.
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