Marji's Magic Beans

While on vacation in California, we visited Dr. Christie's sister Marji, who introduced us to her pressure cooker. Marji made the most amazing black beans in about 20 minutes without pre-soaking the dried beans! We thought that it was so amazing that we would share the recipe. This recipe requires a pressure cooker, which we highly recommend. Pressure cookers allow people to prepare wholesome and healthy meals quickly that they would otherwise be too busy to prepare. Enjoy!

Quick Soak of Beans 

1.5 cups of black beans

6-8 cups of water

Cook at full pressure for 1 minute then cold water release and rinse beans and pot thoroughly. 

Cooking

Black beans from above

1/4 onion finely chopped

1 teaspoon epazote (can be found in Mexican food supply store)

6-8 cups of water

Cook all of the above at full pressure for 8 minutes. Take pot off heat and allow pressure to release naturally. Drain beans and reserve 1 cup of broth to moisten when reheating

Topping

1/2 bunch cilantro (excellent for heavy metal detox!)

1 chopped tomato (can be left out for people on anti-inflammatory diet)

1/4 onion chopped

Olive oil

Salt to taste

Saute the topping ingredients together and then add to finished beans. Serve with corn tortillas or brown rice, guacamole, and a green leafy vegetable.