Pressure Cooker Cuban Black Beans
Pressure Cooker Cuban Black Beans are rich and comforting, with tender beans infused by smoky bacon, garlic, and sazón. A splash of red wine vinegar brightens each bite, while lime and cilantro add a fresh finish. Serve this alongside rice, grilled meats, or as a hearty side for weeknight dinners and gatherings.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pressure Cooker Cuban Black Beans, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 66 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 23
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 52
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 51
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and choose the Saute setting.
- 2
Add the chopped bacon and cook until browned, 5 to 8 minutes.
- 3
Add the onion and jalapeno and cook until tender, about 5 minutes more.
- 4
Add the garlic and saute for another 30 seconds.
- 5
Add the water, chicken broth, dried beans, vinegar, sazon, cumin, oregano, bay leaf, salt, and pepper to the pot and stir.
- 6
Close and lock the lid, select the Manual setting, and set the timer for 40 minutes.
- 7
Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.
- 8
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions for 15 minutes.
- 9
Unlock and remove the lid.
- 10
Stir the beans and remove the bay leaf.
- 11
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 12
Serve the beans with a wedge of fresh lime and garnish with cilantro.
- Calories 171.98 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 10.95 g Good Source 22%
- Carbohydrate 20.08 g 7%
- Total Fat 5.1 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 1.84 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 14.54 mg Low Source 5%
- Sodium 591.06 mg High 26%
- Dietary Fiber 8.31 g Good Source 30%
- Total Sugars 4.54 g --
- Added Sugars 3.77 g Moderate 8%
- Calcium 49.78 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 2.08 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 120.54 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 20.35 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 12.93 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Pressure Cooker Cuban Black Beans is made with 15 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Chicken Broth, Diced Yellow Onion, Dried Bay Leaves, and Dried Black Beans. Each serving provides about 171.98 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pressure Cooker Cuban Black Beans made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Broth, Diced Yellow Onion, Dried Bay Leaves, Dried Black Beans, Dried Oregano. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pressure Cooker Cuban Black Beans?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 171.98 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pressure Cooker Cuban Black Beans easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 12 steps.
- Is Pressure Cooker Cuban Black Beans healthy?
- Pressure Cooker Cuban Black Beans has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 171.98 calories and 10.95 g of protein, or 22% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 591.06 mg (26% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.84 g (9% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.77 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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