Instant Pot Black Beans Recipe
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Instant Pot Black Beans Recipe
Description
The recipe begins by rinsing dried black beans and discarding any debris. The beans are cooked in the Instant Pot with diced onion, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, and oregano, all covered by water. The pressure cooking process softens the beans in about 25 minutes, followed by a natural release that ensures tender beans without splitting or mushiness. After cooking, lime juice is stirred in to add brightness and enhance the flavor.
The finished beans have a soft texture with well-developed spice notes primarily from chili powder and cumin, balanced by the acidity of lime juice. Using dried beans in the pressure cooker provides an efficient method to achieve home-cooked beans without soaking or long simmering.
These black beans serve well as a side dish, in burritos, salads, or as a base for other recipes needing cooked beans. They can be thickened by mashing some beans or drained to desired consistency.
The recipe suggests sauteing onion and garlic beforehand for a milder flavor and recommends using a 6-quart Instant Pot for optimal capacity. Adjustments may be needed in smaller pressure cookers. Proper filling below max line is important for safety.
Ingredients
- 1 pound black beans 450g, dried
- ½ yellow onion diced (130g)
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 4 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin ground
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
Instructions
- In a large colander, rinse the black beans under cool water. Remove any broken beans or small stones.
- Add the black beans, 6 cups of water, onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, and oregano to the Instant Pot insert.
- Place the lid on the Instant Pot and twist and seal to lock. Turn the steam release valve to “sealing”. Set the Instant Pot to high pressure for 25 minutes. Let steam release naturally, for 25 minutes, then release manually.
- Remove the lid from the Instant Pot. Add the lime juice and season with more salt to taste.
Notes
- For thicker beans, mash half to one cup of cooked beans and stir back into the pot.
- Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil using the Instant Pot's sauté function before pressure cooking for a mellower flavor.
- Use a 6-quart Instant Pot; scale recipe down if using a smaller size to avoid overfilling.
- Ensure the pots contents stay below the max fill line during pressure cooking for safety.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 206 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 206kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sodium | 602mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 896mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 319IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 88mg | 9% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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