5 from 72 votes
Vegan Black Beans
Vegan Black Beans are made by soaking dry black beans, then pressure cooking them with smoky chipotle chilies and bay leaves for depth. A sautéed Brazilian sofrito with garlic, onion, and spices is stirred into the cooked beans, adding rich aroma and flavor. The beans become tender and well-seasoned, suitable as a base for various vegan dishes or a hearty side.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
soaking time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
Servings:
10
servings
Calories:
184 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Main Course
Cuisine:
South American, Brazilian
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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 184
% 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.