Ingredients
- 2 cups dried black beans
- 5 3/4 cups water
- 1 small white onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 3/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 bay leaf
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- Freshly chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Sort through black beans to remove debris, then rinse under cold water.
- Place rinsed beans, water, onion, garlic, kosher salt, chili powder, smoked paprika, bay leaf, cumin, oregano, and black pepper in the Instant Pot.
- Secure the lid on the Instant Pot, set to Pressure Cook on High for 25 minutes. Allow natural pressure release, without disturbing it, for about 30 minutes.
- Drain excess liquid if you wish and remove bay leaf. Adjust seasoning with additional salt, black pepper, and lime juice. Serve warm with cilantro sprinkled on top.
