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Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice

Cheryl Malik
Cheryl Malik Posted: 04/27/20 Updated: 01/21/22
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This red beans and rice is jam-packed full of authentic New Orleans flavor, but made in Instant Pot for a quicker and easier Cajun meal! With no shortcuts, just simple ingredients like dried red beans, andouille sausage, and plenty of spices. Filling, satisfying, and budget-friendly, you’ll come back to this recipe over and over, just like we do. From our Southern family.

Instant Pot red beans and rice in a bowl with a side of cornbread

 

Why This Recipe Is So Good

  • Soft beans, Cajun-seasoned andouille sausage, and fresh veggies with a heaping side of rice and a dash of Tabasco makes the most delicious, warm, family-friendly dinner without having to make a trip to New Orleans.
  • Red beans and rice cooked in the Instant Pot is so easy, but still full of all the rich flavors and perfect textures of a traditionally cooked recipe. Even better? You don’t have to soak your beans!
  • We like our Instant Pot red beans and rice with a slice of cornbread – this is a complete meal for us! The slightly sweet cornbread dipped into the spicy beans is the ultimate flavor explosion.

How To Make It

  1. Heat the neutral oil in an Instant Pot on Sauté mode at normal heat. Add the sausage and sauté, stirring occasionally, until both sides are browned. Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon and set the side.
  2. There will still be some oil left in the Instant Pot from step 1. Add the beans, onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic to that, and sauté until softened.
  3. Add the rest of the ingredients except the rice, and secure the lid. Cook Manual High Pressure for 45 minutes. After time is up, let naturally release for 20 minutes.
  4. Mash everything with a potato masher until at desired texture. Add about 1/2-1 teaspoon of salt and stir. The beans should be soft and a little soupy. If you desire a thinner consistency, add an additional cup of water.
  5. Serve with a large scoop of rice. Garnish with the green onions. Serve with hot sauce, like Tabasco, if desired. The extra spice and acidity adds the perfect Cajun touch!
Instructions for cooking red beans and rice

Chef’s Tips

  • If you can’t find dried kidney beans, you can use dried small red beans. You’ll want to cook them for 50 minutes on manual high pressure instead.
  • No need to soak your beans prior to making this recipe. If your beans are soaked, however, cut your cook time down from 45 minutes to 20, then check to make sure they are soft.
Red beans and rice in a bowl with a spoon

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5 from 5 votes

Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice

Prep:5 minutes
Cook:1 hour 10 minutes
Loaded with New Orleans flavor, this super easy red beans and rice recipe is made in the Instant Pot.
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6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound dry kidney beans
  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil
  • 1 pound andouille sausage sliced
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 2 tablespoons garlic minced
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
  • 6 cups cooked white rice from 2 cups dried
  • green onions greens thinly sliced, for garnish
  • salt to taste
  • hot sauce to serve, optional

Equipment

  • Instant Pot or pressure cooker

Instructions 

  • Heat oil in Instant Pot on Sauté mode at normal heat. Add sausage and sauté, stirring occasionally, until both sides are browned. Remove with a slotted spoon and set the side.
  • To oil remaining in Instant Pot from first step, add onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic to that, saute until softened.
  • Add rest of ingredients except rice and garnishes, and secure the lid. Cook Manual High Pressure for 45 minutes. Let naturally release for 20 minutes.
  • Mash everything with a potato masher until at the desired texture. Add about 1/2-1 teaspoon of salt and stir. Beans should be soft and a little soupy. If you desire a thinner consistency, add an additional cup of water.
  • Serve with a large scoop of rice. Garnish with the green onions. Serve with hot sauce, like Tabasco, if desired.

Notes

  • No dried kidney beans: Use dried small red beans and cook them for 50 minutes on manual high pressure instead.
  • Soaked beans: Cut your cook time down from 45 minutes to 20, then check to make sure they are soft.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 681kcal, Carbohydrates: 73g, Protein: 30g, Fat: 29g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Cholesterol: 68mg, Sodium: 923mg, Potassium: 888mg, Fiber: 8g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 1075IU, Vitamin C: 30mg, Calcium: 76mg, Iron: 5mg, Net Carbs: 65g

Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.

 

Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.

 

To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.

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Meet Cheryl Malik

Cheryl Malik is the recipe developer, writer, and photographer behind the healthy, flavorful, family friendly recipes at 40 Aprons. She's been a blogger for 10+ years and is known for her delicious recipes and detailed recipe instructions. Cheryl is a mom of three who lives in Memphis, TN.

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  1. Lanesha Lynn says

    Posted on 12/31/21 at 9:24 pm

    I love this recipe and make it all the time5 stars

    Reply
    • Anna Claire | 40 Aprons TeamAnna Claire | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 1/3/22 at 1:46 pm

      Thrilled to hear this! Thanks for sharing.5 stars

      Reply
  2. Becky Smith says

    Posted on 12/11/21 at 5:37 pm

    Camilla. Brand red beans is yum!5 stars

    Reply
    • Anna Claire | 40 Aprons TeamAnna Claire | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 12/15/21 at 12:13 pm

      Great tip!5 stars

      Reply
  3. Logan says

    Posted on 5/25/20 at 1:11 pm

    Left out the sausage (by choice) this time and ended up cooking the beans 55 minutes to get to the texture we like. Added 1 teaspoon of liquid smoke for some extra flavor. So easy and SO GOOD!5 stars

    Reply
    • Amelia Camurati says

      Posted on 9/30/20 at 12:39 pm

      Sounds delicious, Logan!

      Reply
  4. Maddy says

    Posted on 4/27/20 at 1:17 pm

    How would you do this in a slow cooker? Also, I would use canned beans.
    Thanks

    Reply

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