Instant Pot Black Beans
Instant Pot Black Beans come out tender and richly seasoned, with sweet onion notes, herbal cilantro aroma, and a gentle tang from balsamic vinegar. They’re perfect as a versatile side, folded into tacos and bowls, or meal-prepped for weeknight dinners when you want something hearty, comforting, and wholesome.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Instant Pot Black Beans, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 30 / 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.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 77
- Heart Health
- 46
- Metabolic
- 51
- Digestive
- 39
- Inflammatory
- 39
- Performance
- 58
- General Wellness
- 1
Add water, black beans, onion, cilantro, olive oil, and salt to a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot); close and lock the lid.
- 2
Select high pressure following the manufacturer’s instructions; set the timer for 40 minutes.
- 3
Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.
- 4
Carefully release the pressure using the quick-release method according to the manufacturer’s instructions, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Remove the lid and stir in balsamic vinegar.
- Calories 108.94 kcal Moderate 5%
- Protein 3.4 g Low Source 7%
- Carbohydrate 20.49 g 7%
- Total Fat 1.86 g Low Source 2%
- Saturated Fat 0.24 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 81.83 mg Low Source 4%
- Dietary Fiber 6.98 g Good Source 25%
- Total Sugars 10.08 g --
- Added Sugars 8.69 g Moderate 17%
- Calcium 40.8 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 0.89 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 71.78 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 30.15 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 2.37 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Instant Pot Black Beans is made with 7 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Balsamic Vinegar, Black Beans, Fresh Cilantro, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 108.94 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Instant Pot Black Beans made of?
- The main ingredients are Balsamic Vinegar, Black Beans, Fresh Cilantro, Olive Oil, Onion. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Instant Pot Black Beans?
- About 1 hr in total: 10 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 108.94 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Instant Pot Black Beans easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Instant Pot Black Beans healthy?
- Instant Pot Black Beans has an easyChef Pro health score of 56/100. Per serving, it provides 108.94 calories and 3.4 g of protein, or 7% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: added sugars at 8.69 g (17% of the Daily Value). It contains 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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