Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Course
Main Course
Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice
Description
This recipe uses a combination of classic ingredients like smoked sausage, red beans, celery, bell pepper, onion, garlic, and a blend of Cajun and dried herbs including oregano, basil, sage, and fresh thyme. The cooking process starts by browning the sausage and sautéing the vegetables in the Instant Pot, enhancing their flavors. Then the beans and seasoning are added with vegetable broth, and the dish is pressure-cooked for 30 to 35 minutes to achieve tender beans.
After natural pressure release, the beans are creamy and infused with smoky and spiced flavors. The dish is served with rice, creating a filling meal with a balance of textures: tender beans, sausage slices, and soft rice. Garnishes of green onions and hot sauce bring freshness and a customizable heat level.
This recipe includes a note that if beans are not fully soft after cooking, an extra 20 minutes at high pressure can be added, ensuring thorough doneness. This flexibility ensures reliably tender beans.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups long grain white rice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 smoked andouille sausage thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 onion diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 2 celery thinly sliced, stalks
- 1 pound red beans dry
- 1 ½ teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- ½ teaspoon basil dried
- ¼ teaspoon sage dried
- 2 thyme sprigs, fresh
- 2 bay leaf
- 4 cup vegetable broth low sodium
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce or more, to taste
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
Instructions
- In a large saucepan of 3 cups water, cook rice according to package instructions; set aside.
- Set a 6-qt Instant Pot® to the high saute setting. Add olive oil and sausage. Cook, stirring frequently, until sausage is lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate; set aside.
- Add garlic, onion, bell pepper and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in sausage, red beans, Cajun seasoning, oregano, basil, sage, thyme, bay leaves and vegetable broth; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Select manual setting; adjust pressure to high, and set time for 30-35 minutes. When finished cooking, release pressure naturally according to manufacturer's directions, about 20-30 minutes.*
- Serve immediately with rice and hot sauce, garnished with green onions, if desired.
Notes
- If beans are not fully soft after the initial cooking, reseal the Instant Pot and cook for an additional 20 minutes at high pressure.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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