Instant Pot black beans no soak is a great healthy side dish you can make in 45 minutes. Dried beans turn tender in no time. Next to our pressure cooker refried beans they’re a great Cinco de Mayo or Memorial Day side dish.
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- Ninja Foodi Black Beans
- Instant Pot Black Beans No Soak
- How Long to Cook Dry Black Beans in Instant Pot
- How to cook dried black beans in Ninja foodi pressure cooker
- How do you know when black beans are done?
- Instant Pot Black Beans Recipe
- What to serve with black beans?
- How do you store cooked black beans?
Instant Pot pressure cooker black beans are great made from scratch. Using dry beans, water and some seasonings you too can make tender beans as a side dish or addition to rice or burritos. Find this and more Instant Pot recipes here on The Typical Mom for dinner this week.
We will tell you all about cooking beans in a pressure cooker here, and why this will be a game changer for y’all going forward! I had never ever bought a bag of peas or beans at the store in a bag because I would have no idea what to do with them. Sounded way too complicated, until I got this machine.
Ninja Foodi Black Beans
Yes, you can make these in a Crockpot Express or Ninja Foodi too. It doesn’t matter what brand you have as long as it is electric with a high pressure function it will work. No need to soak overnight to get them tender which saves a lot of time!!
Instant Pot Black Beans No Soak
Here’s where we start. Grab a bag of beans at the grocery store and rinse them off. Why? Because there tends to be debris on them and every once and a while a pebble. You don’t want to chomp down on that! Whether you are making slow cooker black beans, or the faster method like this you want to wash them first.
Let’s start with the fact that there is NO pre soaking required when cooking dry beans in an Instant Pot. YOu can get them tender and the perfect texture in no time. Then enjoy as a side dish or throw them into our Instant Pot Mexican casserole and enjoy.
Water Ratio
With any type you choose you will want to cover the top and then some. First off you never want to pass the no fill line inside the pot, ever. You are going to need to cover them with water PLUS 3 inches above that. Then you will be good to go. You need enough for them to absorb and plump up. Add seasonings too at this time.
How Long to Cook Dry Black Beans in Instant Pot
From start to finish it will take under an hour for these to become tender and delicious. Half of the time is pressure cooking and it is necessary to naturally release the steam at the end to get tender. All in all you need about 40 minutes start to finish. Then enjoy as is or make Instant Pot black beans and rice with them.
How to cook dried black beans in Ninja foodi pressure cooker
Pick over broken dried beans and rinse with water well. Put into your pressure cooker with broth (or water) and seasonings, stir Close lid and steam valve and set to cook on high pressure for 25 minutes Allow for a 15 minute to 20 minute natural release when done (that means don’t touch the steam valve). Drain (or not, some like to have liquid in it) and serve.
This timing is appropriate for 16 oz. of dried legumes. If you are doubling this recipe it would take more time. I am unsure of the exact amount as I find it turns out better to just cook 1 bag at a time.
If you would like to thicken the black bean liquid, you can use a potato masher or spoon to mash some, about 1/4 of them. Stir fresh cilantro into beans. Taste and adjust for seasoning with a bit more salt and pepper.
Some like a splash of vinegar and/or sugar. Serve with lime wedges over Instant Pot white rice. OR use them in our Instant Pot black beans and rice recipe.
How do you know when black beans are done?
A well cooked bean should be creamy on the inside with skin that is intact, not crushed or broken. The best way to tell if a bean is cooked is to taste it really. Some like it more tender than others but you definitely don’t want it hard or crumbly on the inside.
Instant Pot Black Beans Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 16 oz black beans, dry, not soaked
- 4 cup chicken broth, or water
- 1 tbsp garlic
- 1 cup onion , sliced or diced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup cilantro, fresh, diced, optional
Instructions
- Rinse your dry black beans under water (put into a colander to make it easier).
- Pour into your pressure cooker with all other ingredients (can opt to just garnish with cilantro if desired too).
- Close pressure cooker lid and close steam valve. Set to high pressure for 25 minutes. Then allow to naturally release steam for 15 minutes.
- Release remaining steam and lift lid. Turn pot off.
- Taste and add more seasonings if you desire.
Video
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
If you had more time you could use a slow cooker but don’t use that method on an Instant Pot. To be honest, that mode doesn’t work well at all! I used to use my Crockpot for all things until I got this! Now it just doesn’t make much sense to drag that out unless I am leaving all day and want dinner done in the evening.
The closest is our Crockpot baked beans no soak that work well when having a barbecue with friends.
What to serve with black beans?
Chipotle black bean taquitos or tacos are fabulous. Instant Pot shrimp on top a bed of tender beans is a great meal that’s low in fat and high in fiber. A great appetizer is black bean crostini with salsa and a shrimp on top is fabulous
You could mash them and make a hearty black bean dip. Grab some tostada shells and load them up with veggies and some rotisserie chicken on top. They’re a great addition inside any type of homemade or jarred salsa really
Pressure Cooker Chicken taco bowls are probably our favorite things ever, you can see them below.
How do you store cooked black beans?
To store leftover beans allow them to come to room temperature first before placing them into airtight containers and in the refrigerator or freezer. Beans will stay fresh in the fridge for about 7 days and in the freezer for a couple of months. I’m telling you, these are SO versatile. Make a big pot when a large group is coming over and not only is it a yummy side dish but it’s super cheap to make.
Are black beans good for losing weight?
Well that’s not the reason why we make them but they are quite healthy and that is our focus. If eaten as part of a healthy weight loss diet they could help you lose weight. Since they’re high in fiber and low in fat they keep you full for long periods of time and help keep your blood sugar stable. There are lots of choices like Instant Pot black bean soup and more.
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I’ve been buying black beans in the can for years for recipes and salads. This will be a considerable cost savings for me. Just wondering as cooking black beans in the crock pot stained the pot! Will these black beans stain the inner pot of my foodi?
These beans are so easy and so very delicious! I now make them often and they are a fridge staple at our house. If I wanted to double this recipe and give some to a friend, would I need to increase the cook time? Or do you think I’d be better off just making two batches? Thank you!