Feijao Na Pressao (Brazilian Black Beans in the Pressure Cooker)

Easy and simple Brazilian black beans recipe made in the pressure cooker, with no need for soaking. Delicious with rice or as a side to any Latin-inspired main. Serve hot.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 21 mins
• Total Time: 41 mins
• Calories: 298 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1 onion, chopped
• salt to taste
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
• 1 cup dry black beans
• 1 cube ham bouillon, crumbled

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place water, black beans, onion, ham bouillon, and bay leaf in a pressure cooker. Close cooker securely and bring to high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions. Cook for 15 minutes after steam starts to escape. Remove from heat and allow cooker to release pressure naturally.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a skillet over low heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until golden, about 1 minute. Stir oil and garlic into beans. Remove bay leaf and season beans with salt.