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Cuban Black Beans

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 501

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups dried black beans soaked 3 hours or overnight
  • 1 cup onions diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 jalapeno chopped
  • 1 tablespoon of tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 4 cups of water
  • 1 lime wedge
  • 2 avocados diced
  • Cilantro for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • Salt

Instructions

  • All ingredients ready? Let's begin!
  • Drain and rinse the soaked black beans and set aside.
  • Switch on the Instant Pot and heat two tablespoons of oil in the sauté mode.
  • Now add the bay leaf, onion and garlic and sauté for about 3-5 mins or till they soften.
  • Add the jalapenos and sauté.
  • Now add the tomato paste and mix till everything is lightly coated in the paste.
  • Add the paprika, cumin, oregano and sauté well till everything is well combined.
  • Now add the black beans and 4 cups of water and stir till everything is combined.
  • Close the lid of the Instant Pot, make sure the vent is sealed, and switch to Pressure Cook mode. It will auto select 30 mins.
  • Once it is done, let it depressurize before you open.
  • Add salt and if it is too thick, add a little bit more water until it reaches desired consistency.
  • Give the lime a quick squeeze over it.
  • Garnish with cilantro.
  • Add the avocado on top when you are ready to eat.

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Nutrition

Calories: 501kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Sodium: 58mg | Potassium: 1712mg | Fiber: 19g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 393IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 138mg | Iron: 5mg