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Instant Pot Black Beans

Instant Pot Black Beans

5.0

Ingredients

Prep
5 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour beans into a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Cover with a few inches of cool water. Close and lock the lid. Select Manual; set timer for 21 minutes on high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  2. 2 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Drain beans and let cool.

By LauraF

Rice Cooker Black Beans

Rice Cooker Black Beans

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
120 min
Total
370 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cover black beans with 3 cups water in a large bowl; let sit for 5 minutes. Discard anything that floats to the surface. Drain.
  2. 2 Cover black beans with 3 cups fresh water in a large bowl; cover. Let soak, 4 hours to overnight. Drain.
  3. 3 Combine soaked beans and 3 cups fresh water in a rice cooker. Cook on "Porridge" setting, adding more water if needed, until tender, about 2 hours. Drain.

By chantal

Brownie Mix-Black Bean Brownies

Brownie Mix-Black Bean Brownies

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. 2 Blend black beans and water together in a blender until smooth; pour into a bowl. Stir brownie mix into black bean mixture until batter is smooth; fold in 1/2 cup chocolate chips. Pour batter into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup chocolate chips over batter.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted 2 inches from the side of the pan comes out clean, 25 to 27 minutes. Cool brownies completely on a wire rack before cutting into squares.

By Mary B Smith

Easy and Super Delicious Black Bean Soup

Easy and Super Delicious Black Bean Soup

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Thoroughly mash black beans in a small bowl. Stir salsa into the beans; transfer mixture to a small saucepan and place over medium heat. Pour vegetable broth into the saucepan; stir. Bring the liquid to a simmer and cook until the liquid reduces slightly and thickens to your preferred texture, 10 to 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Season the soup with salt. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese over the soup and stir to melt. Continue to cook until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes more. Divide between 2 bowls and top each portion with a dollop of sour cream.

By theveghead

Easy Refried Beans

Easy Refried Beans

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt Country Crock® Spread in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat and cook onion, stirring occasionally, 4 minutes or until tender. Stir in beans and cook, mashing with potato masher or fork, 4 minutes or until desired consistency.

By Country Crock

Black Bean and Salsa Soup

Black Bean and Salsa Soup

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In an electric food processor or blender, combine beans, broth, salsa, and cumin. Blend until fairly smooth.
  2. 2 Heat the bean mixture in a saucepan over medium heat until thoroughly heated.
  3. 3 Ladle soup into 4 individual bowls, and top each bowl with 1 tablespoon of the sour cream and 1/2 tablespoon green onion.

By Maryanne

Smoky Black Beans

Smoky Black Beans

4.1

Prep
5 min
Cook
360 min
Total
365 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Drain the black beans from their soaking water and place in a slow cooker. Fill with enough fresh water to cover them. Cover and set to High.
  2. 2 Heat bacon drippings in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir until tender. Stir this into the beans along with the brown sugar, liquid smoke, molasses and jalapeno slices. Stir to blend, then cover and cook on High for 5 to 6 hours, or until beans are tender.

By ReneeW

Flourless Brownies

Flourless Brownies

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Puree black beans, honey, cocoa powder, coconut oil, eggs, baking powder, and salt in a food processor until smooth; pour into a baking dish. Stir chocolate chips into black bean mixture and sprinkle chopped chocolate over the top.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until the top is dry and the edges have started to pull away from the sides of the pan, about 35 minutes. Let cool at least 10 minutes before cutting.

By Sweety

Black Bean and Corn Guacamole

Black Bean and Corn Guacamole

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir Seasoning Mix and mashed avocados in medium bowl until well blended. Stir in corn, beans and tomato. Cover surface with plastic wrap.
  2. 2 Refrigerate 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Stir before serving. Serve as a dip with tortilla chips.

By McCormick Spice

Vegetarian Stuffed Green Peppers

Vegetarian Stuffed Green Peppers

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
65 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 In a saucepan bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Combine cooked rice with black beans and chili powder. Cut the tops off of the peppers and remove the ribs and seeds. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the rice and bean mixture into the bottoms of the peppers. Lay a slice of cheese on top and repeat 3 more times, ending with cheese on top.
  4. 4 Bake in preheated oven until peppers soften, about 45 minutes.
  5. 5 Meanwhile, heat tomato sauce in a small saucepan over low to medium heat. Slice peppers in half, top with tomato sauce and serve.

By GWILYN

2-Ingredient Rotel Bean Dip

2-Ingredient Rotel Bean Dip

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Drain Rotel, and reserve liquid.
  2. 2 Combine tomatoes and black beans in a blender; blend until smooth. Add reserved liquid, a little at a time; blend until dip reaches desired consistency.

By ncope

Quinoa and Black Bean Bliss

Quinoa and Black Bean Bliss

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a small saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook at a simmer until the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Mix black beans and corn kernels in a large bowl; add cooked quinoa and stir. Spoon quinoa mixture into 4 bowls; top each with salsa and avocado.

By Jen

Quick Black Beans and Rice

Quick Black Beans and Rice

4.2

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil over medium-high in a large saucepan. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Add beans, tomatoes, oregano, and garlic powder. Bring to a boil.
  2. 2 Stir in rice. Cover; reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes before serving.

By Kathy Miller

Jacked-Up Vegan Queso

Jacked-Up Vegan Queso

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place vegan cheese in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at 900W for 1 minute. Remove from the microwave. Pour in 1/2 cup water, stirring constantly. Microwave at 900W for 1 minute more. Stir to create a smooth texture. Continue to add water and microwave until desired consistency is reached.
  2. 2 Fold diced tomatoes and black beans into the queso. Top with pickled jalapenos. Serve warm.

By Buckwheat Queen

Honey-Chipotle Chicken

Honey-Chipotle Chicken

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
330 min
Total
340 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Blend honey, garlic, and chipotle peppers in adobo sauce together in a food processor until smooth.
  2. 2 Place chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker and mix in honey-chipotle sauce.
  3. 3 Cook in the slow cooker on Low for 5 hours.
  4. 4 Transfer chicken to a bowl and shred using 2 forks. Return chicken to the slow cooker and stir in black beans.
  5. 5 Continue to cook on Low until cooked through, about 30 minutes more.

By Randy

Taco Mix with Black Beans

Taco Mix with Black Beans

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add beef; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir in black beans, salsa, water, and taco seasoning; cook, stirring frequently, until heated through, 5 to 7 minutes.

By Stephanie Land

Blister Beans

Blister Beans

3.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the black beans and black-eyed peas with their juices. Season with garlic powder, cumin, ginger, salt, onion flakes, mustard, and hot pepper sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for about 20 minutes to combine the flavors.

By Ron Rahe

Slow Cooker Santa Fe Chicken

Slow Cooker Santa Fe Chicken

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
210 min
Total
220 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine black beans, corn, and 1/2 cup salsa in a slow cooker. Lay chicken breasts atop black bean mixture; top with remaining 1/2 cup salsa.
  2. 2 Cover and cook on High for 3 hours.
  3. 3 Add cream cheese; cover and cook another 30 minutes. Shred chicken with two forks.
  4. 4 Spoon chicken mixture into the middle of each tortilla; roll tortillas around filling and serve.

By bdunk1998

Millet-Stuffed Peppers

Millet-Stuffed Peppers

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine the millet, water and vegetable bouillon in a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the water is absorbed.
  2. 2 Slice the tops off of the peppers, and remove the seeds and cores. Set aside. When the millet is done, stir in the tomatoes and black beans. Spoon into the peppers until filled. Place the peppers into a glass baking dish, and cover with plastic wrap.
  3. 3 Cook in the microwave for 10 minutes, or until peppers are tender. Turn peppers every 2 to 3 minutes to ensure even cooking.

By SUSANK29

Rice with Black Beans

Rice with Black Beans

4.2

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large saucepan, cook and stir onion in oil until tender and translucent, but not brown. Add tomatoes, beans, oregano and garlic powder. Bring to boil. Stir in rice, return mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer, and cover.
  2. 2 Let mixture simmer for 5 minutes. Remove pan from heat and let stand 5 minutes before serving.

By Rebecca Tally

Gluten Free Mexican Lasagna

Gluten Free Mexican Lasagna

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. 2 Mix chili, black beans, and onion together in a bowl.
  3. 3 Layer 4 tortillas in the bottom of the prepared baking dish; cover with 1 cup Cheddar cheese. Spoon half the chili mixture over cheese layer. Repeat 2 more layers with the remaining ingredients, ending with Cheddar cheese on top. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until lasagna is bubbling, 20 to 30 minutes.

By Kimmie Mitchell

Simple Mexican Quinoa

Simple Mexican Quinoa

4.1

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Place vegetable blend in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave until heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir vegetable blend into quinoa.

By eaforsythe

Coconut Rice with Black Beans

Coconut Rice with Black Beans

4.1

Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the shallot, and cook until the shallot has softened and turned translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the rice and stir until coated with the butter. Pour in the coconut milk and water; season with nutmeg. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is tender, about 18 minutes. Stir in the black beans, and cook a few minutes until hot.

By Kim