Instant Pot Black Beans (No Soak)

Instant Pot Black Beans in a white bowl next to cilantro.

Instant Pot Black Beans (No Soak)

Learn how to cook black beans in the instant pot! This Instant Pot Black Beans recipe doesn’t require a soak so you can make beans in the Instant Pot in only an hour. Enjoy them solo or use in other recipes, such as Refried Bean Dip.

Course Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine American

Keyword Black Beans

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Come to Pressure & Natural Release 30

Total Time 1

Servings servings

Calories 41kcal

Author Darcey Olson

Cost $1.00

Equipment

Instant Pot

Ingredients

1 Cup Black Beans, Rinsed and Sorted *Note 1
1 Slice Yellow or White Onion
1 tbsp Minced Garlic
½ tsp Sea Salt
1 Cup Water or Instant Pot Bone Broth *Note 2

Instructions

Rinse the beans and pick out any pebbles or old beans.
Add the beans, onion, salt, garlic and broth to the pressure cooker and stir to combine. Secure the lid, making sure the valve is in the sealed position.
Set pressure cooker to "pressure cook" or "manual" (depending on model) on high pressure for 25-30 minutes. (25 minutes for beans with a little bite to them, or 30 for soft beans). Once the timer beeps, let naturally release for 20 minutes.
Quick release any remaining pressure before removing the lid.
Remove the onion slices with a slotted spoon and drain excess liquid. Taste and add extra salt, to taste.

Notes

Note 1 - Make sure to pick out any pebbles rocks or floating beans.

Note 2 - You can use water but the bone broth really amps up the flavor.

Note 3 - This is a basic black bean recipe. Add your favorites spices and herbs to enhance the beans if eating right out of the instant pot.

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