Beans in a Pressure Cooker

First, you need to pick through the beans. Discard any stones or any damaged beans. Wash the beans in a colander and soak the beans overnight or for at least for 4 hours. Rinse and drain the beans.

In a pressure cooker, add olive oil, onions and garlic. Sauté until the onions are golden. Add red pepper, tomato paste, dried parsley, cumin, chili pepper and sauté for 5 minutes more.

Add the beans, bay leaves and broth or water. Close the pressure cooker and cook over high heat until the pressure builds up. Lower the heat to medium and cook for 35 minutes or until the beans are tender and soft. But if you are cooking in a regular pan, you will have to cook the beans for about 1 1/2 or 2 hours.

When the beans are ready, taste and add any extra seasonings (salt and pepper), if necessary. Discard the bay leaves and top with fresh green onions. Serve with rice.