Vegan Black Beans
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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soaking time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
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Servings
10 servings
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Calories
184 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
South American, Brazilian
Vegan Black Beans
Description
This Vegan Black Beans recipe starts with soaking dry black beans twice to soften them before pressure cooking with chipotle chilies and bay leaves, which infuse a subtle smoky background. Cooking under pressure tenderizes the beans efficiently while preserving their structure.
A Brazilian sofrito made from sautéed garlic, onion, and olive oil is blended with cumin, vinegar, salt, and pepper and stirred into the beans after cooking. This step layers in savory and aromatic notes, complementing the beans’ natural flavor. The beans finish cooking uncovered in sauté mode to meld the flavors together and slightly thicken the broth.
These black beans work well served as a protein-rich vegan main or side dish. They can accompany rice, tortillas, or salads, providing a satisfying texture and moderate heat from chipotle chilies. Preparation ahead allows the flavors to meld further.
Ingredients
- 16 oz black beans dry
- 2 Chipotle chili whole smoky
- 2 bay leaf
- 5 cups of water
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp white wine vinegar
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsp sofrito or 1/2 onion diced, plus 5 garlic cloves minced, Brazilian style
- 2 1/2 tsp salt
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pick, wash, then soak the beans in cold water for 30 mins.
- After 30 minutes, drain all the water, and soak in new cold water for another 30 mins.
- Drain beans, wash them well, then add them an instant pot, or pressure cooker. Add the chiles, the bay leaves, and the 5 cups of water.
- Close the instant pot, and cook on manual for 30 mins.
- When the beans are almost done cooking, heat the olive oil in a sauté pan over medium to high heat. Add the Brazilian Sofrito and sauté until golden, about 2 minutes.
- After 30 mins, safely release the pressure and open the pan. Change the now open/uncovered instant pot settings to sauté mode and pour the sautéed Brazilian Sofrito, the cumin, the vinegar, and salt and pepper.
- Cook on sauté mode uncovered for 10-15, stirring occasionally.
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Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 184 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 184kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 590mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 681mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 11IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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