How To Cook Black Beans In Instant Pot

All you need to know about: How To Cook Black Beans In Instant Pot.

Ingredients

-1 pound of dry black beans
-6 cups of water
-1 teaspoon of salt
-1 tablespoon of olive oil
-1 onion, diced
-3 cloves of garlic, minced
-2 tablespoons of tomato paste
-1 teaspoon of cumin
-1 teaspoon of chili powder
-1/2 teaspoon of black pepper

Instructions

1. Start by sorting through the dry black beans and discarding any stones or debris. Rinse the beans and set aside.

2. Add the beans, water, salt, and oil to the Instant Pot. Secure the lid and select the “Bean/Chili” setting.

3. Once the beans are done cooking, let the pressure release naturally for about 10 minutes before opening the lid.

4. Heat a small pan over medium heat and add the diced onion. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are softened.

5. Add the garlic and tomato paste and cook for another minute, stirring constantly.

6. Add the onion mixture to the Instant Pot, along with the cumin, chili powder, and black pepper. Stir until all the ingredients are combined.

7. Select the “Manual” setting and adjust the cooking time to 5 minutes.

8. Once the timer goes off, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes before opening the lid.

9. Serve the black beans with your favorite toppings, such as diced tomatoes, jalapenos, and cilantro. Enjoy!