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Quick Instant Pot Black Beans and Rice Recipe Ready in 30 Minutes

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A quick and easy Instant Pot recipe for black beans and rice that requires no soaking and is ready in 30 minutes. Perfect for a wholesome, flavorful weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup dried black beans, rinsed thoroughly (no soaking required)
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
  • 2 cups vegetable broth or water (for beans)
  • 1 cup water or vegetable broth (for rice)
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
  • Fresh lime juice (a squeeze at the end)

Instructions

  1. Rinse the dried black beans under cold running water using a fine mesh strainer. No soaking needed.
  2. Set your Instant Pot to the ‘Sauté’ function. Once hot, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the finely chopped yellow onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
  3. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds more, stirring constantly.
  4. Stir in ground cumin and smoked paprika. Toast the spices for about 20 seconds.
  5. Add the rinsed black beans and 2 cups of vegetable broth. Stir to combine.
  6. Seal the Instant Pot lid properly. Set the valve to ‘Sealing’ and cook on high pressure for 25 minutes. (For brown rice, increase cooking time to 35 minutes.)
  7. Allow a natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then carefully switch the valve to ‘Venting’ to release remaining pressure.
  8. Add 1 cup of rinsed long-grain white rice directly into the pot with the beans. Stir to combine, then add 1 cup of water or broth.
  9. Close the lid and seal again. Cook on high pressure for 3 minutes for white rice (or 15 minutes for brown rice). Quick-release the pressure immediately when done.
  10. Fluff the beans and rice gently with a fork. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lime juice and sprinkle chopped cilantro on top.

Notes

If beans are still firm after cooking, reseal the pot and cook under pressure for an additional 5-10 minutes. Use natural pressure release to prevent beans from splitting. Brown rice requires longer cooking time and should be cooked with the beans from the start. Adjust seasoning after cooking to avoid toughening beans.

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Keywords: Instant Pot, black beans, rice, quick recipe, no soak beans, pressure cooker, vegan, gluten-free, weeknight dinner

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