Legumes are the only food group that can provide a strong fiber-protein combination. The black turtle bean is a small, shiny variety of the common legume which is popular in Mexican cuisine. It is native to both North and South America. It is commonly referred to as black bean (English) or Karuppu Karamani (Tamil). Studies show that you get nearly 15 grams of fiber and over 15 grams of protein from one cup of cooked black beans. Cooking beans at home is budget friendly and ultra easy. Here’s how to cook black beans in just two steps…

WHAT YOU WILL NEED 

Note: 1 cup = 235 ml

Ingredients

• 1 cup black beans, raw
• 6 cups water, divided for soaking and cooking
• 1 tsp. cumin powder – optional

Kitchen Tools

• Instant Pot / Pressure Cooker / Large Pot

PREPARATION (with step-by-step photos)

Step 1 – Wash and soak 1 cup raw black beans in 3 cups of water for 4-6 hours or overnight. Drain the water and set aside

Step 2 – Pressure cook the soaked black beans by adding 1 tsp. cumin powder (optional) and 3 cups of water in an Instant Pot for 5 minutes on manual-high mode with the valve in sealing position. If using a pressure cooker, follow the same measurements and cook for up to 5 whistles. If using open pot method, cook the beans until they are soft and easily mashable with your fingers

Step 3 – Enjoy the benefits of perfectly cooked black beans in your choice of salads, wraps, tacos or Mexican rice😋

Black Beans

Recipe by Sublime RecipesCourse: Basics – How ToCuisine: MexicanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

2

servings

Prep Time

4

hours 

Cook Time

30

minutes

Ready In

4

hours 

30

minutes

How to cook black beans in just two steps? Cooking raw beans at home is budget friendly and ultra easy too!!!

What You Will Need

• Ingredients

• 1 cup black beans, raw

• 6 cups water, divided for soaking and cooking

• 1 tsp. cumin powder – optional

• Kitchen Tools

• Instant Pot / Pressure Cooker / Large Pot

Preparation

• Wash and soak 1 cup raw black beans in 3 cups of water for 4-6 hours or overnight. Drain the water and set aside
• Pressure cook the soaked black beans by adding 1 tsp cumin powder (optional) and 3 cups of water in an Instant Pot for 5 minutes on manual-high mode with the valve in sealing position. If using a pressure cooker, follow the same measurements and cook for up to 5 whistles. If using open pot method, cook the beans until they are soft and easily mashable with your fingers
• Enjoy the benefits of perfectly cooked black beans in your choice of salads, wraps, tacos or Mexican rice😋

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