Cuban Style Black Beans

Cuban Style Black Beans

Cuban Style Black Beans

This is a quicker version of Cuban black beans using an instant pot. Using the instant pot cuts an hour+ off of the cooking time. This recipe happens to be vegan. If you want to add ham to this, please do.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Cuban
Keyword: Cuban, side dish, vegan
Author: Alex Gorgos

Equipment

  • instant pot

Ingredients

  • 8 oz dried black beans
  • 5 cup water
  • 1 green pepper diced
  • 1/2 medium white onion diced
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
  • 1 tsp white vinegar

Instructions

  • Add dried beans, 1/2 of the chopped green pepper, and water in the instant pot. Use the pressure cooker setting on high heat for 25 minutes.
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  • Once done, release the pressure.
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  • In a large sauté pan over medium high heat, sauté the onions, garlic, and other half of the chopped green pepper. Cook for 5 minutes.
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  • Add 1/2 cup of the black beans.
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  • With a bean masher or the back of a spoon, mash the beans.
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  • Mash with all of the vegetables into a paste.
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  • Add in all the rest of the beans along with 1 cup of the bean stock and all the rest of the seasonings. Simmer for 10 more minutes. Serve with your favorite dish.
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