Description
Turn to indigenous, sustainable tepary beans—native to Arizona—to create this simple, wholesome, nutritious, plant-based (vegan), gluten-free simmered bean dish, made easy with an Instant Pot.
Ingredients
- 1 pound black tepary beans, dried
- Water for soaking
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 jalapeno, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried epazote* (may substitute with dried Mexican oregano)
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 4-ounce can tomato paste
- ½ lemon, juiced
Toppings (optional):
- 1 medium avocado, sliced
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 3 stalks green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Place black tepary beans in a bowl and cover with water. Soak overnight (about 8 hours), or quick soak for 1 hour in boiling water. Drain water.
- Place soaked, drained beans in the container of an Instant Pot. Add broth, 2 cups fresh water, jalapeno, garlic, epazote (or Mexican oregano), onion, and tomato paste to the container.
- Fasten the lid on the Instant Pot and make sure the valve is set to the sealing position. Use the high pressure mode and set the cook time using the plus and minus button to 1 hour.
- When the cooking time is over, use the quick release to release the pressure from the Instant Pot.
- Open the lid, stir in the lemon juice, and transfer beans to a serving dish.
- Top with avocado slices, cilantro, and green onions, if desired. Serve immediately with corn tortillas if desired.
- Makes 12 servings
Notes
*Note: Epazote is an aromatic herb that grows in Mexico and has been used since pre—Columbian times—the word comes from the Nahuatl language. It grows easily in many sunny climates, such as California. You can find it in specialty shops or online, but If you can’t find it, try substituting Mexican oregano in this recipe.
Stove Top Instructions: You can make this recipe on the stove top by following step 1, and then for steps 2-5 cook the recipe in a large pot with lid over medium heat, stirring occasionally. It may take 3-4 hours to cook the beans, and you may need additional water to replace that lost to evaporation in order to make a thick, stew-like texture.
Slow Cooker Instructions: You can make this recipe in a slow cooker by following step 1, and then for steps 2-5 cook the recipe in slow cooker with lid, cooking on high for 6-8 hours, until tender—you may need additional water to replace that lost to evaporation in order to make a thick, stew-like texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Soup
- Cuisine: American