BLACK BEANS (PRESSURE COOKER) RECIPE - (4/5)

Black Beans (Pressure Cooker) Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by dd5775

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup dried black beans, soaked overnight then drained
2.5 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 onion, chopped fine
1/4 red pepper, chopped fine
1/2 serrano pepper, deseeded and chopped fine
2 carrots, finely chopped
2 tbl minced garlic
2 tsp ground cumin
1/8 cup cilantro with stems, roughly chopped
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons sherry or apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 lime (juice)
Salt and Pepper

Steps:

1. Soak dried black beans (overnight or 6 - 8 hrs) in a bowl that allows expansion and with enough water to cover by an inch or two. 2. Drain and rinse black beans; set aside. 3. Using pressure cooker, sautee onions, peppers and garlic until translucent. (use #3-4 on electric stove) 4. Add spices (except salt and cilantro), sugar, broth, sherry and beans. 5. Place lid; set on 2 and lock lid. Set heat to medium-high and bring to pressure; immediately reduce to medium-low and cook at pressure for 30 minutes. 6. Use natural release method; open lid and scoop out about 1/3 of the beans and grind in processor (to improve texture). Add ground beans back into remaining beans and stir. 7. Add salt and stir. Top with cilantro. Note: If cutting recipe in half, add more liquid.....1.25 c chicken broth was not enough....try 1.5 c