Among other benefits, black beans may help strengthen bones; they contain quercetin and saponins, which can protect the heart, and also have around 114 kilocalories per half-cup. The antioxidants, fiber, protein, and carbohydrates in black beans make them nutritionally powerful. A diet rich in beans can reduce your risk of several severe medical conditions and help your body process calories more effectively.

Source:

• Everything you need to know about black beans
• Black Beans: Health Benefits, Nutrition Facts, and How to Prepare Them

Ingredients:

• 1/2 butter lettuce
• 1 cup dry black beans, rinsed and sorted
• 1/4 medium white or yellow onion, skin on (NOT chopped — keep in a wedge // optional)
• 1 tbsp of paprika (optional)
• 1 tbsp of turmeric (optional)
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1 cup vegetable broth (or sub water)
• 2 cups water

Preparation:

1. Add beans, onion, paprika, turneric (optional), salt, vegetable broth, and water to the Instant Pot.
2. Pressure cook on high for 30 minutes (it will take about 8 minutes for the Instant Pot to pressurize before cooking begins).
3. Then let the beans rest in the pot for 20 minutes so the steam can dissipate naturally (this means you don’t push any buttons — we recommend setting another time so you’ll remember to remove the lid after 20 minutes).
4. Carefully remove the lid once the steam has fully escaped.
5. The beans should be tender and perfectly cooked, but if they’re not that’s usually caused by having old beans or hard water – you can seal the lid again and pressure cook on high for an additional 10-20 minutes, or until they’re tender.
6. Remove onion and strain off any excess cooking liquid (or sauté for 10 minutes with the lid off, stirring frequently, to evaporate excess liquid).

 Let me know your comments after tasting them.