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Black Beans Hotpot

Add all the ingredients in the Instant pot, Lock the lid on and set the Instant Pot to High Pressure for 35 minutes. Once the beans are done cooking, let the pressure release naturally for 20 minutes before releasing the remaining pressure.

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How long does Black Beans Hotpot take?

1 hr 5 min all in โ€” 10 min prep, 55 min cook. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.

How many does it serve?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.

How hard is it?

Medium.

How spicy is it?

No chilli.

Does it fit a diet?

The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian.

What does it cost to cook?

Weeknight budget โ€” about $8โ€“16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.

How much salt do I put in?

The recipe lists Salt at 1ยฝ tsp.

What can I use instead?

onion โ†’ shallot. Shallots are sweeter. Use the same volume, or a little extra onion if that is what you have. garlic (garlic powder or a pinch of onion) โ†’ garlic powder or a pinch of onion. 1 clove โ‰ˆ ยผ tsp garlic powder. The fresh bite will be missing.

Any tips from this recipe?

Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.

Can I use an air fryer?

This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.

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