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This healthy, delicious recipe for Instant Pot Mexican Black Beans with Epazote is based on the rich food cultures of the Americas. Simply prepared and hearty, you can top the black beans with your favorite toppings and serve with corn tortillas.
Ingredients
Mexican Black Beans:
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground chipotle powder
- 1 tablespoon ground epazote (may substitute Mexican oregano)
- 1 pound black beans, dried
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup canned tomato sauce
- ½ lemon, juiced (1 tablespoon)
Toppings: (optional, as desired)
- ½ cup sliced radishes
- 1 avocado, sliced
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup chopped cilantro
- 1 jalapeno, sliced
- ¼ red onion, sliced
- ¼ cup pumpkin seeds, shelled
- 6 corn tortillas or 1 cup tortilla chips
- 1 lemon or lime, sliced into wedges
Instructions
- Pour olive oil in the container of the Instant Pot. Heat the Instant Pot on the Sauté setting (according to manufacturer’s directions).
- Add onion and garlic, and sauté for about 5 minutes, until vegetables are softened, stirring frequently.
- Add cumin, chipotle powder, and epazote, and sauté for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
- Add beans and vegetable broth. Stir well, cover and lock the Instant Pot lid in place. Cook on manual setting on high for 35 minutes. Allow the pressure release to vent naturally instead of the quick release setting.
- When the pressure is released, open the lid, and stir in tomato sauce and lemon juice, mixing well.
- Serve with toppings, as desired.
- Makes 6 servings (about 1 cup each).
Notes
Slow Cooker: Use a slow cooker to make this recipe by soaking the black beans in water overnight. Discard the water, then follow the directions for steps 1-4, using the slow cooker instead. Cook on high for 4-6 hours or low 8-10 hours. Serve with toppings as desired.
Stove Top Method: Soak the black beans in water overnight. Discard the water, then follow the directions for steps 1-4, using a large pot instead. Cook on medium heat for about 1 hour, until tender–add additional water if needed. Serve with toppings as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American, Latin
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 143
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 236 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 mg
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 7 g