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Pressure Cooker Cuban Black Beans
This recipe for Cuban black beans, or frijoles negros, will save you tons of time by cooking them in a pressure cooker, and they're just as delicious as the stove top method. They're an excellent side dish.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 275 kcal
1
pound
black beans
8
cups
water or stock
3
tablespoons
olive oil + more for finishing
1
green bell pepper
chopped
1
large white onion
chopped
4
cloves
garlic
chopped
2
teaspoons
dried oregano
1
teaspoon
ground cumin
2
bay leaves
ΒΌ
cup
red wine vinegar
1
teaspoon
sugar
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh herbs for serving
Rinse the beans and add them to the pressure cooker along with 8 cups water or stock.
Pressure cook the beans on high for 30 minutes. Quick release the steam and remove the lid. The beans should be tender yet slightly firm.
Heat the oil in a large pan and add the onion and bell pepper. Cook them down about 6-7 minutes to soften.
Add the garlic and stir. Cook another minute or so.
Scoop the cooked beans into the veggie mixture.
Stir in the oregano, cumin, bay leaves, red wine vinegar and sugar. Cook another 20-30 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
Scoop out the bay leaves before serving. Adjust with salt and pepper to taste.
Garnish with a bit of fresh herbs and serve as a side or over rice as your main dish.
Nutrition Facts
Pressure Cooker Cuban Black Beans
Amount Per Serving
Calories 275
Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 31mg1%
Potassium 528mg15%
Carbohydrates 33g11%
Fiber 11g 44%
Sugar 2g 2%
Protein 10g20%
Vitamin A 125IU3%
Vitamin C 26.9mg33%
Calcium 81mg8%
Iron 3.4mg19%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.