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Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice

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

Equipment

  • Instant Pot or pressure cooker

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
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • ½ 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)

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.

Recipe 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 (Approximate)

Calories: 681calProtein: 30gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 923mgPotassium: 888mgTotal Carbs: 73gFiber: 8gSugar: 5gNet Carbs: 65gVitamin A: 1075IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 76mgIron: 5mg
Recipe By: Cheryl Malik
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