How to Cook Black Beans Instant Pot-Style (Fast, Easy & Tasty!)
A step-by-step guide to making perfectly tender black beans using an Instant Pot. This method skips soaking, cuts cooking time in half, and delivers deep flavor, making it ideal for quick, healthy meals.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried black beans sorted and rinsed
- 3 cups water or broth
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ½ tsp ground chili powder
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp sea salt adjust to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice after cooking
Instructions
- Sort & rinse: Remove debris from beans, rinse thoroughly.
- Combine ingredients: Place beans in the Instant Pot with water, onion, garlic, and seasonings (except lime juice).
- Pressure cook: Seal lid and set to high pressure for 25 minutes.
- Natural release: Let pressure release naturally for 15 minutes before opening lid.
- Finish: Stir in lime juice and adjust seasoning to taste. Use sauté function to reduce liquid if needed.
- Serve: Enjoy as a main or side dish with rice, in tacos, or as part of a salad bowl.
Notes
- Soaking not required, but rinse beans thoroughly.
- Adjust pressure cooking time for firmer (20 min) or creamier (30 min) beans.
- Customize seasonings for other cuisines (e.g., thyme for Mediterranean).
- Store leftovers in airtight containers; refrigerate for 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.