Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice
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5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
392 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice
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Instant Pot red beans and rice is a quick way to get a healthy dinner on the go without presoaking dried beans! This pressure cooker meal turns red beans, sausage, and veggies into a rich, flavorful dish that allows the sweet and smoky pork flavors to shine through.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 (12.8 ounce) package smoked andouille sausage, cut into thin slices
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 3 ribs celery, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 5 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1 pound dry red beans (Preferably Camellia brand)
- Salt, to taste
- ground pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon Cajun Seasoning
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
- cooked white long-grain rice, for serving
- Hot sauce, for serving
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Instructions
- Rinse the beans and side aside.
- To the instant pot, press [Saute]. Wait until the display reads "Hot". Add olive oil and andouille sausage. Lightly brown both sides and transfer to a plate.
- Add more oil, if needed, then add onion, green bell peppers, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes until tender. Add garlic and cook for 30 more seconds.
- Deglaze the pot with chicken broth. Add the remaining ingredients: red beans, salt, ground pepper, Cajun seasoning, bay leaves, and thyme. Do not stir.
- Close the lid and set the pressure release valve to the "sealing" position. Select [Pressure Cook/Manual] on High Pressure for 35 minutes. When the cooking program ends, let it release pressure naturally. Discard the bay leaves and thyme. Stir the sausages back in.
- Serve immediately with rice and hot sauce.
Notes
- Avoid the "burn" notice by making sure it says "HOT" before adding the oil. Also, be sure to deglaze the pot and loosen the bits that are stuck to the bottom of the pan. Follow the "DO NOT STIR" instructions. The way the ingredients are layered ensures there is enough liquid at the bottom of the pot.
- Do not pressure cook the sausage. I've tested this recipe several times by pressure cooking the sausage and it turned out overcooked each time. Leave the sausage out and stir it back in after the beans are done cooking.
- Are your beans not cooked? Add a bit more liquid, close back the lid, and pressure cook for another 5-10 minutes.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
392kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
46mg
(15%)
Sodium
972mg
(41%)
Potassium
1066mg
(30%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
297IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
74mg
(7%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 392 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 392kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 46mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 972mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 1066mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 297IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 7% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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