• prep: 5 min
• cook: 1 hr 15 min
• total: 1 hr 20 min

servings:

The best way to make black beans in the Instant Pot. Easy method that requires no soaking and no draining of the beans. Recipe includes options to make the black beans Cuban, or keep them plain and use for any recipe that calls for canned black beans.

• 1 pound dried black beans  (about 2 cups, no need to soak)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 small yellow onion (diced)
• 1 green bell pepper (cored, seeded, and diced)
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 cloves garlic (minced (about 1 tablespoon))
• 3 cups water
• Optional for serving: diced avocados (jalapeno, red onion, cilantro, cherry tomatoes)

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