Instant pot black beans are quick and easy to make and have a texture that rivals canned beans. These instant pot black beans require no soaking so you can have perfectly cooked black beans in about an hour!
Rinse your beans and sort. Run beans under cold water to remove any field dust or other contaminants. Do a quick sort through the beans and remove any debris, pebbles, or shriveled beans.
Add beans, water or broth and any optional ingredients to the Instant Pot. Secure the lid and set the Instant Pot to high for 30 minutes. It will take about 10 minutes to pressurize and then it will begin to cook.
Once the beans have cooked, allow the steam to release naturally for 20 minutes and then manually release the rest. This recipe makes beans that are a little saucy, so there will be some excess liquid in the pot. You can drain the beans to use in your recipe, or store them in their liquid in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Notes
*These optional ingredients are for flavoring the beans. I like to use the garlic powder and salt for an all-purpose bean I can add to any dish. Adding onion, peppers and other vegetables will add additional flavor to the beans. Nutrition facts are calculated without optional ingredients.