Instant Pot Cuban Black Beans

Step 1

Heat the electric pressure cooker using the “saute” function until “hot.”

Step 2

Add the olive oil, bell pepper, and onion to the electric pressure cooker. Cook about 2 to 3 minutes or until the vegetables begin to soften. Stir in the garlic.

Step 3

Add the remaining ingredients to the electric pressure cooker and stir.

Step 4

Cover and set the valve to sealing. Program the electric pressure cooker using the “manual” or “pressure cook” setting on high pressure for 25 minutes. Allow the pressure cooker to naturally release the pressure for 10 minutes before releasing any remaining pressure.

Step 5

If desired, remove one cup of black beans and mash with a fork before returning the mashed beans to the electric pressure cooker.

Step 6

Serve diced onion, diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro, white rice, yellow rice, or your choice of toppings.