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Instant Pot Black Beans

How to cook dry black beans in the Instant Pot with onion, garlic, and jalapeno. This simple side dish is easy to make in bulk and enjoy throughout the week!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 75 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 medium-sized yellow onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 Jalapeño finely chopped, optional
  • 2 cups dry black beans rinsed
  • 7 cups water or chicken broth
  • 1.5 Tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp dried parsley
  • 2 Tbsp lime juice to taste
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt to taste

Instructions

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  1. Rinse the black beans in a collander well.
  2. Plug in your Instant Pot and press the Saute button. Add the oil, onion, garlic, and jalapeno. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion turns translucent, about 3 minutes.
  3. Add the remaining ingredients (black beans, water, seasonings) and secure the lid on the Instant Pot. Press Manual and pressure cook on high for 35 minutes, leaving the steam valve sealed.
  4. Once the pressure cooker has run its course, allow it to naturally release for 20 minutes.
  5. Taste the beans for flavor and add more salt, lime juice, and/or seasonings to taste.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1of 12 Calories 75kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 3g (5%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 75

% Daily Value*

Serving 1of 12
Calories 75kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 3g 5%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 1g 2%

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