The Ultimate Mexican Instant Pot Black Beans

Step 1

Set instant pot to Saute mode.

Step 2

Add in grape seed oil and onions to the pot. Saute for 2-3 minutes, until onions are translucent.

Step 3

Next add in garlic. Saute and stir for 30 seconds, until garlic is fragrant.

Step 4

Immediately add fresh cilantro and red pepper, saute for 2 minutes.

Step 5

Add in dried black beans, cumin, ancho chili powder, smoked paprika and salt. Saute for 1 minute, stirring the entire time to incorporate all the spices with the other ingredients.

Step 6

Pour in the water and salsa verde.

Step 7

Cancel the Saute mode and set to Pressure Cooker mode.

Step 8

Cover and cook on HIGH pressure for 40 minutes.

Step 9

Do a natural release. Add lime juice to the beans and stir. (Add more salt if needed.)

Step 10

Serve.