Instant Pot Black Beans
The best way to make perfect Instant Pot black beans every time. Easy pressure cooker method that requires no soaking and no draining!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound dried black beans (about 2 cups, no need to soak)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 1 g reen bell pepper (cored, seeded, and diced)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 cloves garlic (minced (about 1 tablespoon))
- 3 cups water
- Optional for serving: diced avocados (jalapeno, red onion, cilantro, cherry tomatoes)
Steps
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Rinse and drain the beans and pick out any stones or bad, cracked-looking beans. Set aside.
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Set the Instant Pot to SAUTE and add the olive oil. Once the oil is hot and shimmering, add the onion, bell pepper, and salt. Cook until the vegetables soften, about 4 to 6 minutes. Stir in the cumin, oregano, bay leaves, and garlic, and cook until the spices are very fragrant, about 30 seconds.
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Add the water and beans and stir. Cover and seal the Instant Pot. Cook on HIGH pressure for 35 minutes. When the timer goes off, allow the steam to release naturally for 20 additional minutes. Remove the lid. Remove the bay leaves and discard them. Enjoy warm or let cool completely and store in individual containers.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (18% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| dried black beans | 1 pound | - | - |
| extra-virgin olive oil | 0.5 teaspoons | - | - |
| small yellow onion | 1 | - | - |
| reen bell pepper | 1 g | - | - |
| kosher salt | 1 teaspoon | - | - |
| ground cumin | 1 teaspoon | $4.38/kg | $0.02 |
| dried oregano | 1 teaspoon | - | - |
| bay leaves | 2 | $1.56/kg | $0.31 |
| garlic | 3 cloves | - | - |
| water | 3 cups | - | - |
| Optional for serving | - | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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