This Instant Pot black beans and rice recipe is made with dry brown rice and dry black beans in just an hour. It includes options for soaking or not soaking black beans, and it's perfect for a week of meal prep or a last-minute dinner! This healthy instant pot recipe is made with brown rice, dry black beans and taco seasonings in under an hour.
Select the "sauté" button on the Instant Pot. Set to "normal" and adjust time to 7 minutes. Once the pot says "Hot", drizzle in 1 tablespoon of oil. Once hot, add diced onion. Sprinkle with ½ teaspoon salt. Sauté the onions until softened, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
Deglaze the pot by adding ~¼ cup of the vegetable broth. Stir to remove any stuck on bits of onion. Add the rest of the vegetable broth and water. Add fire roasted tomatoes with juices, seasonings (chili powder, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, optional cayenne), black beans and brown rice. Don't stir.
Lock the pressure cooker lid in place and set the pressure release valve to "sealing". Cook on high pressure for 28 minutes.
Once the cook time is done, let the pressure release naturally. This will take about 15 minutes. Once the pressure has released (the floating pin will be dropped down) you can remove the lid.
Test beans for doneness. Stir and taste for seasonings. Enjoy!