2tablespoonsminced jalapeno pepper cored and seeded
1 teaspoon salt
1/2teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
Garnish
1avocado sliced
1/4cupchopped cilantro
1/4cupthinly sliced red onion
Instructions
Stove Top Directions
Sort, rinse, and soak the black beans the night before. Discard any beans that float. Drain beans.
Add 3 tablespoons of olive oil to a large pot over medium heat. Add onion to the pot and cook the onion amd chopped jalapeno until it turns brown.
Add water and drained beans. Bring to a boil, and then reduce the temperature to medium. Cook the beans partially covered for about 1 hour.
Stir the beans occasionally, make sure there is at least 1/2 inch of water covering the beans at all times.
Season with salt, and pepper. Cook for another 15 minutes so the seasonings absorb into the beans.
Serve by placing the beans in a bowl, and top with cilantro, avocado, and red onion slices.
Instant Pot directions
Sort, rinse, and soak black beans the night before. Discard any beans that float. Drain beans.
Select the saute function add 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil to the pot. Add onion, stirring frequently, until the onion browns. Select the cancel function.
Add water and drained beans. Put the lid on the pot, and make sure the vent is closed. Cook for 30 minutes on high pressure.
When the beans are done cooking, allow them to release naturally for 10 minutes, and then perform a quick release. Season the beans with salt and pepper.
Select saute and stir occasionally so the beans can soak in the flavor. Cook for an additional 10 to 15 minutes.
Serve by placing the beans in a bowl, and top with cilantro, avocado, and red onion slices.
Recipe Tips
After you season the beans, add a chopped up piece of sausage for flavor
After you season the beans, add some left over ham in the beans
Do not salt the beans until after the main cooking process, it can make the skins tough
Taco seasoning is a great flavor to add to the beans
Consider using chicken or beef stock to cook the beans in for enhanced flavor