INSTANT POT® CUBAN-STYLE BLACK BEANS

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Black beans are a staple in Cuban cooking, typically served with either yellow or white rice. Give them a good squeeze of fresh lime juice, garnish with some chopped cilantro (we also add some chopped onion and a drizzle of olive oil), and you're in for a treat. These beans freeze well and reheat beautifully in the microwave.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 slices bacon, chopped
½ cup chopped onion
3 tablespoons minced jalapeno pepper
1 tablespoon minced garlic
3 cups water
3 cups chicken broth
1 pound dried black beans
¼ cup red wine vinegar
1 (1.41 ounce) package sazon seasoning (such as Goya®)
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon oregano
1 bay leaf
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 limes, cut into wedges, or to taste
¼ cup chopped cilantro, or to taste

Steps:

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add chopped bacon and cook until browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Add onion and jalapeno and cook until tender, about 5 minutes more. Add garlic and saute another 30 seconds.
  • Add water, chicken broth, dried beans, vinegar, sazon, cumin, oregano, bay leaf, salt, and pepper to the pot and stir. Close and lock the lid, select Manual function, and set timer for 40 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for 15 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir beans and remove bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve beans with a wedge of fresh lime and garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.9 calories, Carbohydrate 39.9 g, Cholesterol 6 mg, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 9.5 g, Protein 14.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 1291.3 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

Adi Douglas
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I'm not a huge fan of black beans, but these were really good. The flavor was amazing and they were so easy to make. I'll definitely be making them again.


Alamin Liton
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These beans were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them. I'll definitely be making them again, but I'll use less chili powder next time.


Muheb Alam
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The beans are always creamy and flavorful, and the spices are perfectly balanced.


Qamar Imtiaz
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These beans were so flavorful and easy to make! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. I served them with rice and a side of plantains, and my family loved it.