Pressure Cooker Cuban Black Beans

Tender Cuban-style black beans pressure-cooked with onion, bell pepper, garlic, cumin, oregano, and vinegar for a flavorful vegetarian side dish.

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 65 min · Yield: 6 · Method: Pressure Cooker

Ingredients

• 1 lb dried black beans
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 1 medium bell pepper
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 6 cups water
• 2 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tbsp distilled white vinegar

Cooking instructions

1. Rinse the black beans and remove any stones or damaged beans. Dice the onion and bell pepper, and mince the garlic. (about 5 min)
2. Add the beans, onion, bell pepper, garlic, cumin, oregano, and water to the pressure cooker. Stir to combine. (about 2 min)
3. Lock the lid and cook at high pressure for 35 minutes. (about 35 min) — High pressure
4. Let the pressure release naturally for 20 minutes, then carefully release any remaining pressure before opening the lid. (about 20 min)
5. Stir in the salt and vinegar. Taste and adjust the salt, then serve hot. (about 3 min)