==== Instant Pot Black Beans ====

Courtesy of Mary Chan's blog http://marychanwellness.com/blog?offset=1515700137299

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**Ingredients:**

  * 2 Tbs olive oil
  * 1 onion, chopped
  * 4 garlic cloves, chopped
  * 1 green or red bell pepper, chopped
  * 1 1/2 tsp oregano
  * 1/2 Tbs ground cumin
  * 1/4 - 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
  * 1/4 - 1/2 tsp chipotle powder
  * 2 bay leaves
  * 1 1/2 Tbs balsamic vinegar
  * 1 1/2 Worcestershire sauce
  * 1/2 Tbs maple syrup
  * 2 cups (unsoaked) dried black beans
  * 3 cups vegetable both
  * 2 fresh tomatoes
  * cilantro
  * tomato paste
  * salt and pepper

**Instructions:**

  * Switch Instant Pot to saute mode. When hot, add oil, onion, garlic. Stir and cook for 5 minutes. Add green pepper, saute for a few more minutes.
  * Stir in oregano, cumin, red pepper flakes, chipotle powder, bay leaves, balsamic vinegar and maple syrup.
  * Add (non-soaked) dried black beans and broth.
  * Close the lid and cook for 35 minutes on high pressure. When done, let the pressure come down naturally.
  * Remove the lid. Add fresh tomatoes, tomato paste, cilantro, salt and pepper to taste. Cover the lid and let sit for 5-10 minutes before serving.