Description
Black beans are a staple in Cuban cooking, typically served with either yellow or white rice. Give them a good squeeze of fresh lime juice, garnish with some chopped cilantro (we also add some chopped onion and a drizzle of olive oil), and you’re in for a treat. These beans freeze well and reheat beautifully in the microwave.
Ingredients
- 3 slices bacon, chopped
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 3 tablespoons minced jalapeno pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 3 cups water
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 pound dried black beans
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 1 (1.41 ounce) package sazon seasoning (such as Goya®) (Optional)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 2 limes, cut into wedges, or to taste
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro, or to taste
Instructions
- Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add chopped bacon and cook until browned
- 5 to 8 minutes. Add onion and jalapeno and cook until tender
- about 5 minutes more. Add garlic and saute another 30 seconds.
- Add water
- chicken broth
- dried beans
- vinegar
- sazon
- cumin
- oregano
- bay leaf
- salt
- and pepper to the pot and stir. Close and lock the lid
- select Manual function
- and set timer for 40 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
- Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer’s instructions for 15 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir beans and remove bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve beans with a wedge of fresh lime and garnish with cilantro.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 1 hr
Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
Servings: 8