Instant Pot Black Beans
Here's how to make PERFECT Instant Pot black beans, with an unseasoned option you can use for recipes and a spicy option you can eat as-is!
5 min
prep 30 min
cook 35 min
total 8
servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups dried black beans
- 1 - 2 jalapeños (
- 2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt & pepper )
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups water
- Juice of 1 lime to garnish )
- Cilantro to garnish )
Instructions
- 1
Add the beans to a fine mesh strainer and give them a quick rinse. Transfer the beans to the Instant Pot.
- 2
Add the remaining ingredients into the Instant Pot and cover with the lid. Set the pressure to High and cook for 30 minutes. Allow pressure to naturally release for 20 minutes.
- 3
Remove the lid and give the beans a stir. There should still be some liquid in there so they're somewhat "soupy". Drain liquid if desired (but I love that juice!). Add lime juice and cilantro if desired.
- 4
Enjoy with your favorite meal! Beans can be refrigerated for 4 days and frozen for up to 6 months.