Ingredients:

  • 1 pound (454g) dried black beans, rinsed
  • 6 cups (1.4L) water or vegetable broth
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped (approx. 1 cup / 150g)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (approx. 1 tsp / 5g)
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1.25ml) black pepper, or to taste
  • 1 bay leaf (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil (optional)

Instructions:

  1. If desired, turn on the Instant Pot's 'Sauté' function. Add olive oil, then sauté onion until softened (about 3-5 minutes). Add garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant. Turn off the 'Sauté' function.
  2. Add the rinsed black beans, water or broth, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and bay leaf to the Instant Pot. Stir to combine.
  3. Secure the Instant Pot lid, ensuring the valve is set to 'Sealing.' Select the 'Manual' or 'Pressure Cook' setting and set the timer for 25 minutes on high pressure to cook the black beans instant pot.
  4. After the cooking time is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes. Then, carefully release any remaining pressure manually.
  5. Remove the bay leaf. Taste the beans and adjust seasoning (salt, pepper) as needed. Serve hot.