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.
Servings: 4
Calories: 275kcal
Ingredients
- 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
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for serving
Instructions
- 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
Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 31mg | Potassium: 528mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 125IU | Vitamin C: 26.9mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 3.4mg