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Easy Creamy Instant Pot Black Beans Recipe Ready in 15 Minutes

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A quick and easy Instant Pot recipe for creamy, tender black beans made from dried beans in just 15 minutes of cooking time. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup dried black beans (200g)
  • 3 cups water or low-sodium vegetable broth (720ml)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt to taste (about 1 teaspoon), added after cooking
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Optional: 1 bay leaf
  • Optional: chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Rinse the beans under cold water in a colander, removing any debris or shriveled beans. (5 minutes)
  2. Turn the Instant Pot to ‘Sauté’ setting. Add olive oil and warm for 30 seconds. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring frequently. (5 minutes)
  3. Add smoked paprika and ground cumin, stir to coat onion and garlic. Add rinsed black beans and water or vegetable broth. Add bay leaf if using. Stir to combine. (2 minutes)
  4. Secure the Instant Pot lid and set valve to ‘Sealing.’ Select ‘Manual’ or ‘Pressure Cook’ mode and set timer for 15 minutes on high pressure. It will take about 10 minutes to reach pressure before countdown starts. (15 minutes cooking + 10 minutes pressurizing)
  5. Allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes after cooking ends. Then carefully switch valve to ‘Venting’ to release remaining pressure. Open lid once fully depressurized. (10-15 minutes)
  6. Remove bay leaf if used. Stir beans gently and taste. Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. For creamier texture, mash some beans with a spoon or use an immersion blender. (2 minutes)
  7. If beans are too thick, stir in a splash of hot water or broth to loosen. If too thin, use ‘Sauté’ setting to simmer and reduce liquid.

Notes

Add salt after cooking to avoid toughening beans. Natural pressure release helps keep beans creamy. Mash some beans for extra creaminess. Adjust liquid carefully to avoid undercooked or watery beans. Optional bay leaf adds aroma. Can add jalapeño or cayenne for spice. Use vegetable broth for vegan and gluten-free option.

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