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Perfect Instant Pot Black Beans

Hearty, well-seasoned black beans cooked quickly in the Instant Pot.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups dry black beans
  • 3 cups vegetable stock or water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic (minced or garlic powder)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • chopped cilantro to taste

Equipment

  • Instant Pot or electric pressure cooker
  • Colander
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Rinse the dry black beans in a colander and pick out any debris.
  2. Place the rinsed beans in the Instant Pot and add the vegetable stock (or water), salt, garlic, cumin, and paprika. Stir to combine.
  3. Secure the lid and set the steam release valve to the sealing position.
  4. Cook on high pressure for 25 minutes.
  5. Allow the pressure to release naturally for 15 minutes, then carefully quick-release any remaining pressure.
  6. Open the lid, stir in chopped cilantro to taste, adjust seasoning if needed, and serve.

Notes

  • Rinse the beans to remove dust and debris.
  • Use water if you don't have vegetable stock.
  • Adjust salt to taste after cooking.
  • Natural release helps beans finish cooking gently.