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.
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.
- Once done, release the pressure.
- 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.
- Add 1/2 cup of the black beans.
- With a bean masher or the back of a spoon, mash the beans.
- Mash with all of the vegetables into a paste.
- 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.
