Step 1

Start by preparing all of your ingredients. Chop the onion, crush the garlic, and measure out the spices.

Step 2

Rinse the black beans well, and then add them to the Instant Pot insert.

Step 3

Add the diced onion, garlic, spices, tomato paste, salt, and water to the instant pot. Do NOT add the lime juice at this stage.

Step 4

Place the lid on the Instant Pot, and ensure the vent is flipped to "sealing".

Step 5

Set the Instant Pot to Manual / High Pressure for 28 minutes. It will take about 20 minutes to come to pressure. When the cooking cycle is complete, allow to vent naturally. If you're in a hurry, you can release the remaining pressure after 20 minutes.

Step 6

Add the lime juice to the beans, and stir through.

Step 7

Allow to cool slightly, and then serve.

Step 8

To make this recipe on the stove top, increase the water to 6 cups. Place all of the ingredients except for the lime juice in a large, heavy-bottomed pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, and simmer with the lid ajar until the beans are tender - this could take between 4-6 hours.