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Instant Pot Black Beans

Using the trusty Instant Pot, you can cut down a several hour process into a single hour and completely cut out the soaking process. This recipe for Instant Pot Black Beans is about to be your weeknight savior!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Natural Release
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 6 cups
Calories: 105 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine: South American , Mexican , Brazilian

Ingredients

Black Beans:
  • 1 pound dry black beans
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 onion quartered
  • 2 garlic
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 liters water

Instructions

Black beans:
    Cup of Yum
  1. Spread the beans over your counter so you can look for beans that are broken, discolored, or shriveled and remove them. There will also be small stones or pebbles that should be sorted out of the beans during this phase. Discard all of the undesirable pieces.
  2. Place beans in a colander. Rinse the beans thoroughly with cool water for about 3 minutes.
Instructions for Instant pot: 
  1. Place beans (soaked or un-soaked), salt, onion, garlic, bay leaves, and water in Instant Pot. 
  2. Use “manual” setting for 30 minutes of pressure.
  3. Allow pressure to naturally release, approximately 30 to 40 minutes. Season beans to taste.
  4. Enjoy warm or let cool completely and store in individual containers.

Notes

  • 1 pound dry beans = 2 cups dry beans.
  • If you are making the beans on the stovetop, add all ingredients to a Dutch oven, then bring to a boil and stir. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2 to 3 hours, until the beans are soft enough to eat.
  • The beans can be frozen in small bowls for later use.
  • Beans can be refrigerated for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Information

Calories 105kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 406mg (17%) Potassium 282mg (8%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 34mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 105

% Daily Value*

Calories 105kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 406mg 17%
Potassium 282mg 6%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 34mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.