Pressure-Cooked Black Beans with Mojo Spice

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup chopped red or yellow onion
• 6 chopped garlic cloves
• 1 green jalapeño pepper (chopped)
• 2 teaspoons smoked or sweet paprika
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon whole cumin seeds
• 1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce from a can (depending on your heat preference)
• Kosher salt * see note
• 1 pound dried black beans (picked over and rinsed)
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 4 cups water
• Sliced avocado
• Thinly sliced sweet white onion
• Chopped scallions
• Chopped fresh cilantro
• Lime wedges
• Fresh crumbled cheese such as feta (goat cheese or quest fresco)
• Plain yogurt or sour cream
• Hot sauce (I love this one)

Instructions

1. 1

   Press the "saute" button on an electric pressure cooker and preheat on high heat. Once the interior pot is hot, add the olive oil and onion. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onion is softened, about 3-5 minutes.

2. 2

   Stir in the garlic, jalapeño, paprika, oregano, cumin seeds, chipotle and 1 tablespoon salt (see note below) and stir until fragrant and the spices are coated in oil, about 30 seconds.

3. 3

   Add the black beans, bay leaves, orange and lime juice and the water. Secure the lid of the pressure cooker and cook on high for 45 minutes, allowing the pressure to release naturally.

4. 4

   Taste the beans and season with additional salt, if needed.

5. 5

   Serve the beans in bowls with cooked rice, quinoa or other whole grain. Top with desired garnishes and enjoy.