The BEST Instant Pot Black Beans | Authentic Cuban Black Beans | No Soaking Required

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Lentils are lower in calories, while pinto beans are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Lemon juice adds brightness, while apple cider vinegar is often less costly.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: green onions

Parsley offers a similar flavor profile, and green onions are generally less expensive.

Rinse and pick through the black beans in a colander under cold running water for about 20 seconds.

Set the rinsed beans aside to drain.

Prepare the other ingredients: mince the onion, green bell peppers, and garlic.

Open the Instant Pot and press the 'saute' button, adjusting it to 'less' mode.

Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the pot and wait for it to heat up until the display reads 'hot'.

Add the minced onion and 1.5 green bell peppers to the pot along with 1 teaspoon of salt; stir to combine.

Saute the mixture for about 6 minutes until the onions and peppers are translucent but not browned.

Add the minced garlic to the pot and stir; let it sit for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Cancel the saute function on the Instant Pot.

Add the rinsed black beans to the pot and stir to mix with the sautéed vegetables.

Add 5 cups of water and 1 packet of Sazon Goya seasoning to the pot; stir to combine.

Close the lid of the Instant Pot and set it to cook on high pressure for 30 minutes.

Once the cooking time is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes before performing a quick release of any remaining pressure.

Open the lid and stir the beans; taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

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