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Instant Pot Black Beans

Zesty, Cuban-inspired black beans in just four easy steps. Cooking has never been so relaxing!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 176 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups dried black beans
  • 5 3/4 cups water
  • 1 small white onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • Freshly chopped cilantro for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Sort through black beans to remove debris, then rinse under cold water.
  2. Place rinsed beans, water, onion, garlic, kosher salt, chili powder, smoked paprika, bay leaf, cumin, oregano, and black pepper in the Instant Pot.
  3. Secure the lid on the Instant Pot, set to Pressure Cook on High for 25 minutes. Allow natural pressure release, without disturbing it, for about 30 minutes.
  4. Drain excess liquid if you wish and remove bay leaf. Adjust seasoning with additional salt, black pepper, and lime juice. Serve warm with cilantro sprinkled on top.

Nutrition Information

Calories 176kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 0.2g (1%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g Sodium 451mg (19%) Potassium 761mg (22%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 135IU (3%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 77mg (8%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 176

% Daily Value*

Calories 176kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Sodium 451mg 19%
Potassium 761mg 16%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 135IU 3%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 77mg 8%
Iron 3mg 17%

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