These Instant Pot Black Beans are a breeze to make and once you make this no soak recipe at home, you will never go back to the canned version. These are easy to make and vegan as well. Here is how to cook black beans in instant pot.
I love all kinds of beans, be it kidney beans, black eyed or black beans. Instant pot black beans are easy to make, delicious and very heathy. They are nutritious and full of fiber and make a wholesome meal and they are vegan too.
You can use them in burritos, tacos, with rice or a salad.This easy instant pot black beans need no soaking too.
Why to cook Black Beans at home?
No matter how much you love canned black beans, there is no comparison when it comes to homemade black beans.
These instant pot black beans are much better in taste and texture than the canned ones. Canned beans are mushy, while the instant pot black beans are firmer and you can customize it as per your preference.
It will be cheaper on your pocket. When you make your beans from scratch, you know what ingredients are being used. You are avoiding any unwanted additives or preservatives.
Why to cook Black Beans in Instant Pot?
Like a stovetop recipe, you don’t need to soak the beans before cooking in an instant pot. So even if you forget to soak the beans. you can still get them ready in under 2 hours.
All you have to do is dump the ingredients in the instant pot and forget about it until the beans are ready. No stirring, no handling the beans while cooking.
The beans cooks evenly and you can control the texture you like.
Benefits of Black Beans
Black beans are loaded with fiber, folate, potassium, protein, vitamins and minerals.
They are good for your heart and bones, help in controlling your blood pressure and blood glucose, good for digestive system, and help in weight loss.
Can you freeze the Instant Pot Black Beans?
If you want to store the cooked beans for later use, let them cool completely and then store by keeping them in a container or multiple containers if you are going to use them in a course of time. You can refrigerate the beans for up to 5 days and can freeze for over a month.
How to cook Black Beans in Instant Pot
Rinse and wash the beans. Check for any stones or spoiled beans. Transfer them to the instant pot.
Add olive oil, garlic powder, bay leaf, salt and vegetable broth to the instant pot. Stir properly. Close the lid and seal the instant pot.
After locking the lid, press PRESSURE COOK button and set the timer to 35 minutes if you like a slight bite in your beans or 40 minutes if you like them soft and mushy.
Once the timer goes off, let the steam release naturally. It should take about 20 minutes. Open the lid and discard the bay leaves. Give the beans a gentle mix and enjoy warm with vegetables or stuff your tacos or burritos.
Where to use Instant Pot Black Beans?
These instant pot black beans are quite versatile. You can use them in various recipes. You can eat them with rice.
Make yourself a burrito or tacos. Set yourself a Tex-Mex meal.
You can make some flourless brownies with black beans. If you love hummus, then you are in for a treat. Make hummus using these.
Throw beans in your salads and they make a wholesome meal or make a black bean soup for the cold nights.
How to make Cuban Black Beans
If you want to give a twist to the beans, make Cuban black beans. Add onion, garlic, jalapeno, bell peppers, vinegar and little brown sugar to the below mentioned recipe and follow the instructions as is. Some people also add bacon to their recipe.
You can also add chicken or sausages to the beans if you wish to.
How to make Mexican Black Beans
To make Mexican flavour black beans, add some chilli powder, paprika, or cayenne, some lime juice and fresh cilantro.
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How to make Black Beans in Instant Pot Step by Step
Wash the beans and add them in the Instant Pot.
Add olive oil, garlic powder, bay leaf, salt and vegetable broth.
Close the lid of the Instant Pot and bring the valve to sealing position.
Press PRESSURE COOK and set the timer to 40 minutes. Time may vary slightly depending on the quality of beans. They generally get done in 35 minutes but sometimes needs a minute a two more. So to be on the safer side, I now put the timer to 40 minutes.
It will take 10-15 minutes for the timer to start. Once the timer goes off, let the pressure release automatically for 20 minutes.
Open the lid of the Instant Pot and discard the bay leaf.
Give the beans a gentle mix. Use these as required.
Instant Pot Black Beans Recipe
Instant Pot Black Beans
These Instant Pot Black Beans are a breeze to make and once you make this no soak recipe at home, you will never go back to the canned version. These are easy to make and vegan as well. Here is how to cook black beans in instant pot.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Black Beans
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tbsp Garlic Powder
- 1 Bay Leaf
- Salt to taste
- 3 cups Vegetable Broth
Instructions
Wash the beans and add them in the Instant Pot.
Add olive oil, garlic powder, bay leaf, salt and vegetable broth.
Close the lid of the Instant Pot and bring the valve to sealing position.
Press PRESSURE COOK and set the timer to 40 minutes.
It will take 10-15 minutes for the timer to start.
Once the timer goes off, let the pressure release automatically for 20 minutes.
Open the lid of the Instant Pot and discard the bay leaf.
Give the beans a gentle mix.
Use these as required.
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57haddreams
Why are the beans pictured with greens? (celery leaf?) The recipe does not look like it would turn out the end result you showed pictured.
Could you provide the measurements for the seasonings in the variations you mention?
Neha Mathur
They are only for garnishing. The beans turned out just like that. I will post a step by Step process soon. Will update the amount of ingredients in teh variation. Thnx