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Cuban Style Black Beans

Instant Pot® Cuban-Style Black Beans and Rice

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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 32 mins
Pressurise/Depressurise Time 30 mins
Total Time 1 hr 17 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 724 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 cup dried black beans rinsed and picked over
  • 1 medium red pepper seeded and cut into large pieces
  • ½ medium white onion cut into large pieces
  • ½ tbsp dried oregano
  • ½ tbsp dried cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 whole bay leaves
  • 1½ cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp red pepper diced
  • 3 tbsp avocado diced
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves chopped
  • 1 whole lime cut into wedges (optional)
  • 3 cup cooked white or yellow rice

Instructions
 

  • Add the beans, red pepper, onion, oregano, dried cumin, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and bay leaves to Instant Pot®.
    Cuban Style Black Beans - Instant Pot
  • Pour broth on top and add the lid. Set the pressure valve to “sealing” and select the “Manual” cooking option on the “High” setting. Set cook time to 32 minutes.
    Cuban Style Black Beans - Add Broth
  • When done cooking, allow the pressure to release naturally for 20 minutes, and then do a quick release of any remaining pressure.
  • Turn the unit off and carefully remove the lid. Transfer the red pepper, onion, and ½ cup broth to a blender or food processor. Cover and blend until smooth.
    Cuban Style Black Beans - Blend
  • Pour pureed vegetable mixture back into the Instant Pot® and add red wine vinegar. Season with additional salt and black pepper, as desired, and stir to combine.
    Cuban Style Black Beans - Return to Beans
  • Serve immediately over a bed of cooked rice, topped with chopped red pepper, avocado, and cilantro. Offer lime wedges, if desired. Enjoy!
    Cuban Style Black Beans - Serve over rice

Video

Notes

Tip: Reserve the red portion of the pepper top for garnish.
This recipe was tested at 30 minutes of active cook time. Although the recipe works at that time, the beans were a little firm. Add an additional two minutes to the active cook time for less firm results.
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Nutrition

Calories: 724kcalCarbohydrates: 149gProtein: 22gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 337mgPotassium: 1148mgFiber: 12gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1149IUVitamin C: 57mgCalcium: 135mgIron: 5mg
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