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Instant Pot Spanish Sausage and Rice

Inspired by one of our favorite vacation spots, this Instant pot Spanish sausage and rice is a super fast, simple dish where smoky Cajun sausage and flavorful rice are the stars! Plus, it's ready in just 30 minutes! 

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 355 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 package Zatarain's Andouille Smoked Sausage
  • 1 box Zatarain's Spanish Rice
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 15-ounce can fire roasted diced tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon fresh-squeezed lemon juice about ¼ of a lemon
  • ¼-½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 ¼ cups water

Instructions

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  1. Set pressure cooker to SAUTE. Melt butter in the pot.
  2. Add sausage and saute 2-3 minutes until edges begin to brown.
  3. Stir in the rice for 1 minute.
  4. Stir in tomatoes, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, broth, and water.
  5. Cover with lid, turn vent valve to SEALED position. Set to MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK for 8 minutes.
  6. Once cook time is up, natural release (do nothing) for 5 minutes, then turn vent valve to release remaining pressure. Once float valve drops, remove the lid.
  7. Give everything a good stir to fluff the rice. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve.

Notes

  • Stovetop method: Saute the sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in rice, liquid, and other ingredients. Bring to a boi, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for 25 minutes. Fluff with fork before garnishing and serving. 
  • The sausage: Zatarain's also makes a Cajun Smoked Sausage which works beautifully in this recipe and has a little bit of a kick to it. If you can handle the heat, swap the regular smoked andouille for the Cajun sausage! 

Nutrition Information

Calories 355kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 85mg (28%) Sodium 927mg (39%) Potassium 355mg (10%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 78IU (2%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 22mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 355

% Daily Value*

Calories 355kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 21g 42%
Fat 29g 45%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 85mg 28%
Sodium 927mg 39%
Potassium 355mg 8%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 78IU 2%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 22mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.