What are Black Beans?
Black beans are classified as legumes. Also known as turtle beans because of their hard, shell-like appearance, black beans are, in fact, the edible seeds of the plant. Health benefits of black beans include:
Maintaining healthy bonesLowering blood pressureManaging diabetesHealthy digestion - Source
Can I use Canned Black Beans?
Absolutely! Canned black beans work really well in this recipe and there is no difference in flavor as well. However using dry beans are healthier, contains less sodium, no preservatives and they are cheaper. Follow all the steps in this recipe, reduce the water by half and add the canned beans PRESSURE COOK/MANUAL for 5 minutes (HIGH PRESSURE). If cooking with canned beans, use white rice or cilantro lime rice for pot-in-pot cooking.
Ingredients
How to make Black Beans without Soaking (No-soak Method) in Instant Pot
Press SAUTE on Instant Pot. Add oil and once it’s hot, add bay leaf, minced garlic, and onions and saute till onions are soft and translucent. Add red chili powder, ground cumin, oregano, salt, and saute for a few seconds. Next, add black beans and water or vegetable broth and give a quick stir. Deglaze the pot ie make sure there are no food particles sticking to the pot to avoid burn alerts. Close the lid on the pot, and turn the pressure valve to the SEALING position. Set the pot to “BEAN/CHILI” Mode and set the timer to 40 minutes. OR (20 minutes for beans soaked overnight). Once the pot beeps, Allow for natural pressure release for at least 15-20 minutes. Add fresh cilantro/coriander leaves, lime juice. Stir well to combine. Serve this instant pot Mexican black beans as a side or inside burritos or tacos!
Servings Suggestions
Serve this flavorful pressure cooker black beans recipe with IP Mexican rice along with guacamole, sour cream, and stir-fried veggies for a complete meal. Tacos or Burritos Fajitas Quesadilla
Tips & Variations
Other Lentils & Beans Recipes
Dal Tadka – Dal prepared with split pigeon peas lentils, assorted spices.Green Lentil Soup – lentil soup made with green lentils, carrots, celery, red bell pepper, and Indian spices.Spinach Dal / Palak Dal – Dhal cooked with spinach leaves.Whole green moong dal– Dal cooked with whole mung beans.Chickpea Coconut Curry – Curry made with coconut milk and chickpeas.Kidney Beans Curry - red kidney beans cooked in a spicy, flavorful onion-tomato gravy.
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