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Instant Pot Black Beans

The best way to make black beans in the Instant Pot. Easy method that requires no soaking and no draining of the beans. Recipe includes options to make the black beans Cuban, or keep them plain and use for any recipe that calls for canned black beans.
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1 hr 20 min
TOTAL TIME
337
CALORIES
$0.78
PER SERVING
Instant Pot Black Beans
Ingredients
11 INGREDIENTS
6 SERVINGS
Kosher Salt
1 tsp kosher salt
Dried Bay Leaf
2 whole dried bay leaf
Dried Black Beans
1 lb dried black beans
Diced Avocados
diced avocados
optional for serving
Ground Cumin
1 tsp ground cumin
Water
3 cups water
Green Bell Pepper
1 whole green bell pepper
Dried Oregano
1 tsp dried oregano
Garlic
3 cloves garlic
Extra-virgin Olive Oil
1 1/2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
Yellow Onion
1 small yellow onion
Directions
12 STEPS
5 min
PREP TIME
1 hr 15 min
COOK TIME
1 hr 20 min
TOTAL TIME
View Directions on Well Plated
Health Info
Macros
53g
CARBS
6g
FAT
17g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
VEGETARIAN
MEDITERRANEAN
VEGAN
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Frequently Asked Questions
Should I use canned or dried beans?
How long should I soak the dried beans?
How long does it take to cook black beans?
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