Pressure Cooker Cuban Black Beans Recipe
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Pressure Cooker Cuban Black Beans Recipe
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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
- 1 pound black beans
- 8 cups water or stock
- 3 tablespoons olive oil plus more for finishing
- 1 green bell pepper chopped
- 1 white onion chopped, large
- 4 cloves garlic chopped
- 2 teaspoons oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 2 bay leaf
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- fresh herbs for serving
Instructions
- Rinse the beans and add them to the pressure cooker along with 8 cups water or stock.
- 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.
- Heat the oil in a large pan and add the onion and bell pepper. Cook them down about 6-7 minutes to soften.
- Add the garlic and stir. Cook another minute or so.
- Scoop the cooked beans into the veggie mixture.
- Stir in the oregano, cumin, bay leaves, red wine vinegar and sugar. Cook another 20-30 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
- Scoop out the bay leaves before serving. Adjust with salt and pepper to taste.
- 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
(11%)
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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