Chipotle Black Beans | Instant pot Black Beans

 Chipotle Black Beans |  Instant pot Black Beans 

Chipotle flavored black beans are a perfect addition to your mexican meals. These black beans can be used in burritos, tacos, or nachos. This recipe requires very few ingredients and is packed with flavor and nutrition. You can make ahead of time and freeze them and thaw as needed. 

Makes 6 servings

Dried black beans* - 2 cups
Oil - 2 tablespoons
Water*- 3 cups
Onions -1/2 cup, chopped
Garlic - 1 tablespoon, chopped
Cumin powder - 1 teaspoon
Mexican oregano - 1/2 teaspoon
Garlic powder - 1/2 teaspoon
Chipotle chili powder* - 1/2 teaspoon or to taste
Salt To taste
Bay leaf - 1
Serrano or jalapeño pepper - 1 tablespoon(optional)
Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons
Lemon/lime juice - 1 tablesoon

Notes:

Notes:

*Chipotle powder: chipotle chili in adobo sauce or cayenne can be used instead of chipotle powder. *Black beans: I prefer soaking the beans overnight or in hot water for 1-2 hours. If cooking unsoaked beans, cooking time needs to be increased from 20 min. to 35 min. followed by natural pressure release. *Water: For stovetop pressure cooker, increase water quantity to 4 cups.
For step by step instruction for this recipe please visit my youtube channel link.

Method For Electric Pressure Cooker:

1.Soak the beans overnight or in hot water for 1-2 hours.
2. Start the sauté mode, add oil. Add chopped onions, garlic and cook for 3-4 minutes. Add chopped Serrano or jalapeño pepper. Cancel the sauté mode. Add the cumin powder, Mexican oregano, black beans, water, chipotle powder, salt to taste. Close the lid and cook on high pressure for 20 minutes( 35 minutes for unsoaked beans). Let the pressure release naturally.
3. If you need to adjust the consistency, cook on sauté mode for additional 3-4 minutes. Add fresh cilantro and lime/lemon juice. Chipotle black beans are ready to serve!

Method For Stovetop Pressure Cooker:

1.Soak the beans overnight or in hot water for 1-2 hours.
2. Heat a stovetop pressure cooker, add oil. Add chopped onions, garlic and cook for 3-4 minutes. Add chopped Serrano or jalapeño pepper. Add the cumin powder, Mexican oregano, black beans, 4 cups of water, chipotle powder, salt to taste. Close the lid and cook on medium-high pressure for 5 whistles or 15 minutes. Turn the heat to simmer and cook for 20-25 minutes. Turn off the heat. Let the pressure release naturally.
3. Add fresh cilantro and lime/lemon juice. Chipotle black beans are ready to serve!