Organic Black Beans - Instant Pot
An easy way to cook dried organic black beans in less than an hour. No soaking required! Plus, you get to control the flavor, spices, and salt content. Serve as whole black beans or mash for refried black beans. Enjoy hot or cold. www.inspirecreatewellness.com
Ingredients
- 1 cup Dried Organic Black Beans
- 3 cups Spring or Filtered Water
- 1 clove Organic Garlic - Minced
- 2 Tbsp Dried Organic Onion Flakes
- 2 tsp Organic Garlic Powder (no salt)
- 1 tsp Organic Onion Powder (no salt)
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 1/2 tsp Better than Bouillon-Vegetable (optional after cooking)
- 1 tsp Salt (optional after cooking)
- 1 tsp Red Wine Vinegar (optional after cooking)
Instructions
- Add Black Beans, Water, Garlic, Spices, and bay leaf to Instant Pot. Stir. **Save the salt and vinegar until after cooking.
- Cook on high pressure for 40 minutes and let naturally release for 10 minutes after cooking.
- Remove the bay leaf and discard.
- Optional: Add the salt and vinegar. Stir.
- Whole Black Beans: remove with a slotted spoon and serve hot or cold.
- Refried Black Beans: remove beans with a slotted spoon into a food processor. Start with 1/2 cup of cooking liquid at a time and pulse until smooth. Add additional liquid as needed to reach desired consistency. Optional Stir-In's: fresh diced onions, cilantro, and/or jalapeno peppers.
Notes
Cooked black beans can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Enjoy them hot or cold. Add to taco salad and burritos. Or mash and make into a 7 layer bean dip. Great with brown rice or for making chili.