Pressure Cooker Black Beans

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These pressure cooker black beans are delicious eaten alone or added to other recipes. It's a great recipe for beans.

close up view of Pressure Cooker Black Beans garnished with red onions and fresh herbs in a bowl
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 7 cups water

  • 1 pound dry black beans

  • 1 small onion, finely chopped

  • 1 bunch cilantro, tied together with butcher twine

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt

  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Directions

  1. Combine water, black beans, onion, cilantro, olive oil, and salt in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot); close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer’s instructions; set the timer for 40 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

  2. Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer’s instructions, about 5 minutes. Remove the lid and stir in balsamic vinegar.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

216 Calories
3g Fat
37g Carbs
13g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 216
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g 3%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Sodium 450mg 20%
Total Carbohydrate 37g 13%
Dietary Fiber 9g 32%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 13g 25%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 84mg 6%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 896mg 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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