Instant Pot Cuban-Style Black Beans

Low Cholesterol - Diet and Healthy

Black beans are a staple in Cuban cooking, typically served with either yellow or white rice. Give them a good squeeze of fresh lime juice, garnish with some chopped cilantro (we also add some chopped onion and a drizzle of olive oil), and you're in for a treat. These beans freeze well and reheat beautifully in the microwave.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 1hr

Additional: 15 mins

Total: 1hr25 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Instant Pot Cuban-Style Black Beans

Ingredients

3 slices bacon

chopped

½ cup chopped onion

3 tablespoons minced jalapeno pepper

1 tablespoon minced garlic

3 cups water

3 cups chicken broth

1 pound dried black beans

¼ cup red wine vinegar

1 (1.41 ounce) package sazon seasoning (such as Goya®)

1 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon oregano

1 bay leaf

salt and ground black pepper to taste

2 limes

cut into wedges

or to taste

¼ cup chopped cilantro

or to taste

Easy Pasta Fagioli

Diet and Healthy

Directions

Step 1

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add chopped bacon and cook until browned 5 to 8 minutes. Add onion and jalapeno and cook until tender about 5 minutes more. Add garlic and saute another 30 seconds.

Step 2

Add water chicken broth dried beans vinegar sazon cumin oregano bay leaf salt and pepper to the pot and stir. Close and lock the lid select Manual function and set timer for 40 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 3

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for 15 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir beans and remove bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 4

Serve beans with a wedge of fresh lime and garnish with cilantro.

Nutritional Information

Instant Pot Cuban-Style Black Beans

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 233.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 14.4g 29%

Carbohydrates: 39.9g 13%

Dietary Fiber: 9.5g 38%

Sugars: 2.5g

Fat: 2.6g 4%

Saturated Fat: 0.7g 4%

Cholesterol: 6mg 2%

Vitamin A Iu: 141.4IU 3%

Niacin Equivalents: 4.2mg 33%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 14%

Vitamin C: 7.4mg 12%

Folate: 257.8mcg 64%

Calcium: 89.3mg 9%

Iron: 3.3mg 19%

Magnesium: 103.6mg 37%

Potassium: 925.5mg 26%

Sodium: 1291.3mg 52%

Thiamin: 0.6mg 55%

Calories From Fat: 23.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.