Cuban Black Beans - Instant Pot - Cooking Secrets for Men

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Cuban Black Beans - Instant Pot

Cuban Black Beans Instant Pot Recipe - Black Beans, Cuban style, made in an Instant Pot. No need to soak beans overnight, great flavor and are ready in a fraction of the time. Serve with rice and Cuban Pork Tenderloin.

Prep Time15

Active Time37

Instant Pot Pressure Release20

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Cuban

Keyword: Black Beans, Instant Pot

Yield: people

Calories: 233kcal

Equipment

Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker

Materials

1- lb bag dried black beans
1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Medium onion chopped
1 cup chopped bell peppers multi colored if possible, because it makes a better presentation
1 small jalapeno seeded and finely chopped
3 garlic cloves chopped
Salt & Pepper to taste
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp Ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
2 dried Chili’s such as Chili de Arbol or similar
2 bay leaves
3 cups vegetable stock
2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
chopped cilantro for garnish

Instructions

Set the Instant Pot to sauté. Let it heat for 2 minutes.
Add olive oil,
Add onion, peppers, garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, cumin, and coriander.
Stirring often, cook until aromatics are slightly tender, about 3-4 minutes.
Add bay leaves, stock, and black beans.
Stir to combine
Cover Instant Pot, and fasten lid.
Lock and seal steam valve.
Set to HIGH pressure for 37 minutes. (The pot will take about 15 minutes to come up to pressure before the cooking program begins.)
When the cook time has ended, allow Instant Pot to naturally release pressure for 20 minutes.
Turn off Instant Pot and remove the top
Remove the bay leaves and Chili de Arbol and discard
Spoon black beans and cooking liquid into bowls
Top with cherry tomatoes and cilantro
Serve over rice.

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Notes

• Serve over rice.

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