How to Cook Vegan Friendly Instant Pot® Cuban-Style Black Beans and Rice

You’ll find this vegan recipe Cuban-style Black Beans and Rice has a traditional Cuban feel.

Filled with elements from traditional Cuban black bean recipes, such as the oregano, dried cumin, and bay leaves.

You’ll find it isn’t intended as a classic “authentic” interpretation.

Although not featured here, a tablespoon of tomato paste added prior to cooking would be a nice addition to the flavor profile of this recipe, especially if served as leftovers the next day.  

Tip:

Reserve the red portion of the pepper top for garnish.

This recipe was tested at 30 minutes active cook time.

Although the recipe works at that time, the beans were a little firm.

Add an additional 2 minutes to the active cook time for less firm results.  

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Vegan Recipe: Instant Pot® Cuban-Style Black Beans and Rice

Natural release: 20 minutes natural release (+ time to come to pressure)

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Cook Time32 minutes mins

Course: Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: Vegan

Keyword: black beans

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried black beans, rinsed and picked over
• 1 tbsp medium red pepper, seeded and cut into large pieces
• ½ tbsp medium white onion, cut into large pieces
• ½ tbsp dried oregano
• ½ tbsp dried cumin
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
• 2 whole bay leaves
• 1½ cups vegetable broth
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 2 tbsp red pepper, diced
• 3 tbsp avocado, diced
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
• 1 whole lime, cut into wedges (optional)
• 3 cups cooked white or yellow rice

Instructions

• Add the beans, red pepper, onion, oregano, dried cumin, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and bay leaves to Instant Pot®.
• Pour broth on top and add the lid. Set the pressure valve to “sealing” and select the “Manual” cooking option on the“High” setting. Set cook time to 32 minutes.
• When done cooking, allow the pressure to release naturally for 20 minutes, and then do a quick release of any remaining pressure.
• Turn the unit off and carefully remove lid.Transfer red pepper, onion, and ½ cup broth to a blender or food processor. Cover and blend until smooth.
• Pour pureed vegetable mixture back into theInstant Pot® and add red wine vinegar.
• Season with additional salt and black pepper, as desired, and stir to combine.
• Serve immediately over a bed of cooked rice, topped with chopped red pepper, avocado, and cilantro.
• Offer lime wedges, if desired.
• Enjoy!

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