Servings: 14

Saute Ingredients: subheading: Saute Ingredients:
1 Tbsp mild oil (or *dry saute or add a little water/vegetable broth) 1 Tbsp mild oil (or *dry saute or add a little water/vegetable broth)
1-1/2 C minced onion 1-½ C minced onion
1-1/2 C minced bell pepper 1-½ C minced bell pepper
4 cloves garlic, minced 4 cloves garlic, minced
1-1/2 tsp cumin powder 1-½ tsp cumin powder
 
Pressure Cooker Ingredients Pressure Cooker Ingredients
3 C water 3 C water
2 C dried black beans (1 lb) 2 C dried black beans (1 lb)
2 tsp oregano 2 tsp oregano
1-1/2 tsp chili powder 1-½ tsp chili powder
1 tsp jalapeno powder, optional 1 tsp jalapeno powder, optional
1/2 tsp chipotle powder, optional ½ tsp chipotle powder, optional
1/2 tsp liquid smoke, optional ½ tsp liquid smoke, optional
salt, to taste salt, to taste

For the saute ingredients, use the saute setting over normal, or medium heat, and heat the oil or broth.  Saute the onion until transparent, 5 minutes.  Then add the bell pepper, garlic, and cumin powder and saute until the bell peppers soften, a few minutes more.
For the pressure cooker, add the water, black beans, oregano, chili powder, and jalapeno powder, chipotle powder, and/or liquid smoke (if using) to the onion mixture and stir to combine.  Put the lid on, make sure the steam release handle is closed, change to the manual setting (the pressure cooking one) and set the timer for 40 minutes.
Allow the pressure to release naturally.  You'll know when it's ready because the round silver pressure gauge will drop down.
Mash the beans with a potato masher or the back of a large spoon.  You can leave them as chunky as you like or you can even use an immersion blender to make them completely smooth.  Add salt to taste before serving.

Per 1/2 C cup serving:  Calories 52.9, protein 2.6 g, total fat 1.2 g, carbohydrates 8.6 g, sodium 1.2 mg, fiber 2.6 g.  Per ½ C cup serving:  Calories 52.9, protein 2.6 g, total fat 1.2 g, carbohydrates 8.6 g, sodium 1.2 mg, fiber 2.6 g.
This recipe makes a lot of beans.  I suggest that you freeze the extras in batches that would feed your household for one meal.  Another way to save the leftovers for another time is to make burritos with them.  I roll some of the beans with salsa in flour tortillas and then freeze in freezer bags or freezer-safe containers.  This recipe makes a lot of beans.  I suggest that you freeze the extras in batches that would feed your household for one meal.  Another way to save the leftovers for another time is to make burritos with them.  I roll some of the beans with salsa in flour tortillas and then freeze in freezer bags or freezer-safe containers.