Instant Pot Black Beans and Rice
Instant Pot Black Beans and Rice is made quick and easy using a pressure cooker. Mildly spicy with green chilies and garlic, it's made from pantry staples and ready to serve in minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 stalks scallions thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 3/4 cup basmati rice or long-grain rice
- 3/4 cup vegetable broth or chicken broth
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp cayenne
- 2 (15-ounce) cans black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 (14-ounce) canned diced tomatoes undrained
- 1 (4-ounce) can green chilies undrained
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add olive oil to Instant Pot insert. Press saute button and allow oil to heat. Add scallions (green onion) and garlic. Cook until scallions are tender and garlic is fragrant.
- Add uncooked rice, broth, cumin and cayenne to Instant Pot. Stir to combine. Close the lid and lock it down. Select Pressure Cooker, and then adjust the + and - buttons to set for 4 minutes of cooking time. Be sure the vent is closed.
- When the cooking time is up, turn off the Instant Pot. Allow the pot to sit for 10 minutes while the pressure in the pot releases naturally, using 10 Minute Natural Pressure Release **. Turn the vent to release any remaining steam and open the lid.
- Fluff the rice with a fork, then stir in black beans, tomatoes and green chilies. Use saute function if mixture needs reheating. Serve warm.
Chef Tips
** What is the 10 Minute Natural Pressure Release? It is the method recommended for meat, soups, liquids and foods that may froth, like grains. This method takes 10 minutes and allows pressure to release naturally once the heat for the cooking program is turned off. After 10 minutes, carefully turn the valve to allow any remaining pressure to be released, then open the lid.
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Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Instant Pot Black Beans and Rice
Serving Size
1 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
238
% Daily Value*
Fat
3
g
5
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Sodium
144
mg
6
%
Potassium
518
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
43
g
14
%
Fiber
11
g
46
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
11
g
22
%
Vitamin A
176
IU
4
%
Vitamin C
8
mg
10
%
Calcium
59
mg
6
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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