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Chipotle Black Beans

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp water or vegetable broth
• 1/2 medium Spanish yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 cups water or unsalted vegetable broth
• 1 cup dried black beans
• 2 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp Spanish paprika
• 1 tsp chipotle powder
• 1 tbsp lime juice

Instructions

Set the Instant Pot to Sauté. Add the 2 tablespoons water or vegetable broth, onion and garlic. Sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the onions are soft and translucent

Next add the water or vegetable broth, dried black beans and all spices.

Press Stop to reset the Instant Pot, then press the Bean/Chili button (or Manual/Pressure Cook) and set the time to 35 minutes. The Instant Pot will start to build pressure and after pressurized, it will cook for 35 minutes. After cooking, it will need to sit for awhile to release pressure (about 15 minutes).

When the pressure is released, remove the lid. The beans will be sitting in some liquid; taste to make sure they are cooked through and to your desired spiciness. If desired, add a little more chipotle powder and/or lime juice and stir. 

Use a handheld strainer to remove the beans. Save the liquid for adding to recipes if desired.

Store these beans in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days. 

Notes

• Makes 3 cups

• If using soaked beans, reduce cooking time by 10-15 minutes.

• You can also double the ingredients in this recipe. Cook the same time.

• If the beans are not cooked to your liking at the end of the 35 minutes, you can cook for additional 5 minutes on the same settings. 

• Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4-5 days.