Pressure Cooker Brazilian Black Beans Recipe

Learn how to make flavorful and tender Brazilian black beans in a pressure cooker. This traditional Brazilian dish is packed with protein and can be served as a main course or side dish. With the help of a pressure cooker, you can have these beans cooked to perfection in no time. Serve them with rice, farofa, and your favorite protein for a complete meal.

Ingredients

• 2 cups dried black beans
• 4 cups water
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika

Directions

1. Rinse the black beans under cold water and remove any debris. Place them in a bowl and cover with water. Let them soak overnight or for at least 8 hours.
2. Drain the beans and rinse them again. Set aside.
3. Heat the pressure cooker on the sauté mode. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant and golden brown.
4. Add the soaked black beans, water, bay leaves, salt, black pepper, cumin, and paprika to the pressure cooker.
5. Secure the lid of the pressure cooker and set it to high pressure. Cook for 25 minutes.
6. Allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then carefully do a quick release to release any remaining pressure.
7. Remove the lid and check the consistency of the beans. If they are too liquidy, simmer on sauté mode until desired consistency is reached.
8. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
9. Serve the Brazilian black beans hot with rice, farofa, and your favorite protein.

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