Instant Pot Black Beans & Rice Recipe

Making Mexican black beans and rice is super quick in the Instant Pot. Only a couple of steps and a handful of ingrdients are needed for this hearty meal.

Instant Pot Black Beans & Rice Recipe

Here is our easy recipe if you want to try out Mexican black beans and rice in the Instant Pot.

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Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Cook Time 22 minutes mins

Total Time 47 minutes mins

Servings: 4 people

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 1 can Black Beans Rinse and drain.
• 3/4 cup Brown Rice
• 1.5 cups Water
• 3/4 cup Picante Sauce
• 1 whole Bay Leaf
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Garlic Salt
• 1 teaspoon Lime Juice
• 1 teaspoon Sour Cream Optional topping, can add more.
• 1 teaspoon Avocado Optional topping, can add more.
• 1 teaspoon Grated Cheese Optional topping, can add more.

Method

 

1. Put the bay leaf, cumin, garlic salt, water, salsa, beans, and rice in the Instant Pot.
2. Put the lid on the Instant Pot, and seal the valve.
3. Turn on "Manual" high pressure for 22 minutes.
4. Once the timer is up, you can allow for a natural release of pressure for 10 minutes. You can quick release remaining pressure after that.
5. Stir it all around and get rid of the bay leaf.
6. You can now add in the lime juice and then scoop and serve. If you wanted additional toppings, you can add those on now as well.