Instant Pot Black Beans - No Soak
Instant Pot Black Beans have a deliciously tender texture that is slightly creamy and smooth. This easy black beans recipe is full of subtle earthy flavors with a mild sweetness and a hint of smokiness.
Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 318kcal
Cost: $3
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry black beans
- 3 cups water or broth add more if you like soup like consistency
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2-3 cloves garlic
- 1 jalapeno pepper
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- ¼ tsp. smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp. lime juice
- ½ tsp. ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt - adjust per taste
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro for garnish
For Optional Sofrito
- 1 whole onion
- 1 stalk of celery
- 1 medium green bell pepper
- 2-3 bay leaves
Instructions
How to Make Instant Pot Black Beans
- Turn on the Instant Pot. Heat oil on Saute mode (high). Add bay leaves, crushed garlic and chopped onions. Saute for 1 minute, or until the onions turn translucent.
- Add rinsed and drained beans. Add Sofrito mix (whole onion, garlic, green bell pepper and celery stalk) Mix well. Add the seasoning and water. Cancel Saute.
- Choose Bean/Chili Mode or use MANUAL and select 20 minutes. Let Instant Pot do the cooking. Let the pressure release naturally for 10 mins (NPR 15). After that, release pressure manually.
- Open the lid after the pin drops. Remove the bay keaves, whole onion, peppers and celery. Using a potato masher, mash a few beans for a creamy texture. Mix in lime juice. Garnish with cilantro and serve warm!
How to cook Black Beans on Stove Top
- Sauté onion and garlic with warm oil until softened. Add the rest of the ingredients and bring to a rapid boil. About 10 minutes. Cover, reduce to a simmer and cook for about an hour.
- Check for water and desired done texture preference along the way. After it is done cooking, stir in lime juice, adjust the seasoning, garnish with cilantro and serve warm.
How to Make Crockpot black beans
- Sauté the onions and garlic on the stove. Add them to the crock pot along with the rest of the ingredients. Cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-8. Check at 3 or 6 hours for doneness and add more water if needed. You want the liquid to cover the beans so they don’t burn.
- After it is done cooking, stir in lime juice, adjust the seasoning, garnish with cilantro and serve warm. ENJOY !
Notes
EASY CHART FOR SERVINGS AND WATER RATIO
- 1 pound dried beans = 2 cups dried beans
- 1 cup dried beans = 3 cups cooked beans
- 1 can of beans = Approximately 2 cups of cooked beans
- 1 pound dried beans = Approximately 3 cans of cooked beans
- 1 cup dried beans serves 4, and, 1 pound dried beans serves 8
- For Cooking 1 cup Soaked Beans : Use 2 cups of water and use half the time suggested above.
- If you use canned beans - cooking time will reduce to 10 minutes
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 318kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 6g