PRESSURE-COOKER SPICY BLACK BEANS AND CHORIZO


SERVES 6 to 8

TOTAL TIME: 45 minutes (plus time to pressurize and depressurize pot)

To soak the beans, combine them with 5 cups water in a large container and let sit at room temperature for 8 to 24 hours; drain and rinse the soaked beans before using. For a quick soak, cover the beans by 1 inch of water in a large saucepan, bring to a boil, and cook for 2 minutes; remove from the heat, cover, and let sit for 1 hour. Serve with rice, sour cream, chopped cilantro, sliced scallions, lime wedges, and hot sauce.

3

cups low-sodium chicken broth

1

pound (2½ cups) dried black beans, picked over, rinsed, and soaked

1

pound chorizo sausage, quartered lengthwise and sliced ¼ inch thick

2

cups fresh salsa

4

teaspoons cumin

1. Combine all ingredients in pressure-cooker pot. Lock pressure-cooker lid in place. Bring to high pressure over medium-high heat, then cook for 40 minutes, adjusting heat as needed to maintain high pressure.

2. Remove pot from heat. Quick-release pressure, then carefully remove lid, allowing steam to escape away from you. Serve.