Instant Pot Cuban Black Beans
A flavorful and nutritious dish made with black beans, olive oil, and vibrant spices, cooked effortlessly in your Instant Pot.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound dry black beans (soaked) Soaking the beans overnight is recommended.
- 4 cups water
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 medium white onion (chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 medium green bell pepper (chopped)
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 4 teaspoons salt (or as desired)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by prepping your Instant Pot. Make sure it’s clean and ready to work its magic.
Sauté Aromatics
- Set your Instant Pot to the sauté mode.
- Add the olive oil and let it heat up.
- Once hot, add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the ingredients become fragrant and the onions are translucent.
Add Beans and Seasoning
- Carefully add the soaked black beans into the pot.
- Pour in the water, then season with oregano, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine all the ingredients.
Pressure Cook
- Seal the lid on your Instant Pot, ensuring the vent is set to sealing.
- Select the 'manual' or 'pressure cook' button and set it for 30 minutes on high pressure.
Release and Final Touches
- After cooking, allow for a natural release if you have the time (about 15-20 minutes), and then switch the valve to release any remaining pressure.
- Once it’s safe to open the lid, stir the beans gently, then add the white vinegar, and sugar. Adjust the seasoning to taste, considering you may add more salt or spices according to your preference.
Notes
Beans can be served as a main dish, in tacos or burritos, or in salads. Soaking beans overnight improves texture.