Pressure Cooker Cuban Black Beans Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr 10 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 15 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    275 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Cuban

Pressure Cooker Cuban Black Beans Recipe

This recipe for Cuban black beans, or frijoles negros, will save you tons of time by cooking them in a pressure cooker, and they're just as delicious as the stove top method. They're an excellent side dish.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 pound black beans
  • 8 cups Water or stock
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil + more for finishing
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 large white onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic chopped
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 bay leaves
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • fresh herbs for serving
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Instructions

  1. Rinse the beans and add them to the pressure cooker along with 8 cups water or stock.
  2. Pressure cook the beans on high for 30 minutes. Quick release the steam and remove the lid. The beans should be tender yet slightly firm.
  3. Heat the oil in a large pan and add the onion and bell pepper. Cook them down about 6-7 minutes to soften.
  4. Add the garlic and stir. Cook another minute or so.
  5. Scoop the cooked beans into the veggie mixture.
  6. Stir in the oregano, cumin, bay leaves, red wine vinegar and sugar. Cook another 20-30 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
  7. Scoop out the bay leaves before serving. Adjust with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Garnish with a bit of fresh herbs and serve as a side or over rice as your main dish.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 275kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 31mg (1%) Potassium 528mg (15%) Fiber 11g (44%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 125IU (3%) Vitamin C 26.9mg (30%) Calcium 81mg (8%) Iron 3.4mg (19%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 275 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 275kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 31mg 1%
Potassium 528mg 11%
Fiber 11g 44%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 125IU 3%
Vitamin C 26.9mg 30%
Calcium 81mg 8%
Iron 3.4mg 19%

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

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