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Instant Pot Refried Black Beans

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photo of refried black beans recipe in a bowl with lime quarters and chopped radish.
Photo by Charles Masters, prop styling by Sarah Cave, food styling by Chelsea Zimmer

You'll save at least an hour or two of cooking time when you make beans in an electric pressure cooker, and you don't even need to worry about soaking. Plus, with that sauté button, you can mash the beans in the pot and turn them into creamy refried beans in minutes.

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