Instant Pot Black Beans are so easy that you will never want to buy canned black beans again. They are also full of flavor!
INSTANT POT BLACK BEANS RECIPE
We eat a lot of beans at this house. Whether you are vegetarian or not, beans are great!
The black bean is a very common type of bean. This little powerhouse can be described as a dense bean and it gives a meaty texture. This makes it popular for vegetarian recipes.
INGREDIENTS IN INSTANT POT BLACK BEANS
This one is super simple! We need
Dried Black Beans - Sort through your beans before cooking, sometimes there are small rocks in there!
Water - Water cooks the beans.
Add any seasonings after the beans are cooked, not before.
How do you make black beans in an instant pot?
- Sort through beans to remove any stones and measure the amount needed.
- Rinse beans and place into Instant Pot.
- Cover with approximately 10 cups of water. The goal is to have the water line 2 inches above the beans. Depending on the size of your Instant Pot, you might need to adjust this.
- Pressure cook as directed in the recipe below. Quick release the steam so that you don't overcook.
These numbered steps match the numbered photos above and are for illustration purposes. For the complete list of ingredients and instructions, please see the recipe below.
Are black beans really good for you?
It is said that black beans are full of fiber, potassium, folate and vitamin B6.
It also has a lack of cholesterol which makes it a great support for heart health.
Do you need to soak black beans before cooking them in an instant pot?
Traditionally black beans would need to be soaked overnight. But cooking them in an instant pot doesn't require soaking! You just need to give them a good rinse before placing them in the pressure cooker.
How long does it take to cook black beans in a pressure cooker?
The best part about cooking black beans in your pressure cooker is that it doesn't take long at all. Simply rinse the beans and then place them in the instant pot.
Then cook the beans for 20 minutes (for a firmer bean) to 25 minutes (for a softer bean). You will need to add on a few extra minutes for allowing your instant pot to get up to temperature and releasing steam. So in all these should be ready in about 30 minutes.
Can I Freeze These Instant Pot Black Beans?
These easy instant pot black beans are SO good that you will want to eat them right away. My kids beg for them as soon as the timer beeps.
I make big batches then I freeze the leftovers. They can be frozen for 2-3 months in an airtight container.
Tips For Making This Instant Pot Black Beans Recipe
- Sort through your beans. You want to wash your hands and pick out anything that isn't a bean or looks different than the rest of the black beans.
- Season after. Yes these are just cooked plain. You can season with salt after to taste.
- Make a big batch. These are great for freezing. They will keep in the freezer for 2 -3 months. So make a big batch so you can add them to all sorts of dinners in a pinch.
What do you eat black beans with?
- Serve in this Mexican Tater Tot Casserole -It is a family-friendly dish that is a perfect dish for a busy weeknight.
- Make Tacos! - Black beans are excellent in any type of taco. Try them with Taquitos!
- Enjoy some soup. Skip the canned and add your Instant Pot black beans to this Sweet Vegetarian Chili.
- Whip up some quesadillas. Grab an avocado and tortillas and make Black Bean and Avocado Quesadillas.
- Stir some into a salad. Like this Kid Friendly Pasta Salad or Mexican Macaroni Salad.
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Easy Instant Pot Black Beans
Ingredients
- 1.25 pounds of dried black beans
- 10 cups of water
Instructions
- Rinse beans and place into Instant Pot.
- Cover with approx 10 cups of water. The goal is to have the water line 2 inches above the beans. Depending on the size of your Instant Pot, you might need to adjust this.
- Turn your Instant Pot to Manual, then HIGH pressure and set for 20-25 minutes. 20 minutes will give you a firm bean, 25 gives you a very soft bean.
- After the 20 or 25 minute timer is complete, carefully use the steam release to remove the pressure.
- Serve, use in a recipe or freeze for later!
- ENJOY!
Notes
- Sort through your beans. You want to wash your hands and pick out anything that isn't a bean or looks different than the rest of the black beans.
- Season after. Yes these are just cooked plain. You can season with salt after to taste.
- Make a big batch. These are great for freezing. They will keep in the freezer for 2 -3 months. So make a big batch so you can add them to all sorts of dinners in a pinch.
Nutrition
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We ear a large amount of black beans for anything from taco salad to chili. I have never tried any kind other than canned. You have me very curios now. I am also wondering what foods you make with black beans. They are very healthy as well as delicious.
We eat them plain, we also put them in soups and tacos. Honestly my kids just like them warmed up a bit. I never would have though how much better they actually taste fresh out of the instant pot! I am sold!
Those instant pot black beans look so interesting. I would love to try this easy recipe.
I don't have an instant pot yet. I really need to buckle down and finally order one. I see too many awesome recipes not to get one haha.
I don't know why - but I'm so intimidated by my instant pot. I need to give it a try again though - it seems SO cool and I Can make things like this!
That black beans instant pot looks so good. I will absolutely give it a try. and makes some twist.