Instant Pot Black Beans Recipe

This Instant Pot black beans recipe requires 45 minutes of high-pressure cooking for a large batch of beans that can be served throughout the whole week. It takes just 6 steps (and most of the heavy lifting is done by the Instant Pot!)

cook TIME 45 mins
prep TIME 5 mins
total TIME 2 hr 50 mins
INACTIVE TIME 2 hr

Course: Side DishCuisine: American, Mexican

Keyword: black beans in instant pot, how to cook black beans in an instant pot, instant pot black beans, instant pot black beans recipe

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 232 kcal

Ingredients (11)

8 oz black beans
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp garlic minced
2 oz onion diced
1/2 tsp cumin powder
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp oregano
1 tsp lime juice
6 cups hot water 3 cups for soaking
2 tbsp cilantro chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

Soak the black beans in 3 cups hot water for 2 hours. Drain them and set them aside.

step 1 how to cook black beans in the instant pot

Add 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 bay leaf, 1 tsp garlic, and 2 oz onion to the Instant Pot. Sauté for 2 minutes on the “Sauté” setting until fragrant.

step 2 how to cook black beans in the instant pot

Turn to “Meat/Stew” mode. Add 8 oz black beans and 3 cups hot water to the Instant Pot. Cover and seal the lid. Set the pressure release valve to the sealing position. Cook on high pressure for 25 minutes.

step 3 how to cook black beans in the instant pot

Allow the steam to release by turning the venting knob to the venting position. After the steam has fully escaped, carefully open the lid.

Set the Instant Pot back to “Sauté” mode. Continue to add 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp oregano, and 1 tsp lime juice to brighten up the flavors. Cook for 10 more minutes.

step 5 how to cook black beans in the instant pot

Remove the bay leaf (There is no need to drain liquid). Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped cilantro. Divide into single portions and serve hot.

step 6 how to cook black beans in the instant pot

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