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Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice

Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice

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This classic Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice delivers authentic Louisiana comfort in just under 2 hours. Perfect for busy weeknights, this protein-packed dish offers 34g of protein and serves as a complete meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Cajun, Southern
Servings 6
Calories 639 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound andouille sausage sliced 1/2-inch thick (smoked sausage can also be used)
  • 1 cup diced ham heaping
  • 4 tablespoon olive oil
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium yellow onion finely diced
  • 4 ribs celery finely diced
  • 1 medium green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 bunch green onions chopped, divided
  • 1 pound dried red beans preferably New Orleans Camelia brand
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun Seasoning
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • white long-grain rice cooked, for serving
  • hot sauce for serving

Instructions
 

  • Rinse beans and remove any small dirt or withered beans. Set aside. (You do not need to soak them).
  • Turn Instant Pot to saute setting. Brown the sausages in 1 tablespoon of oil until browned on both sides. Remove to a plate.
  • Add remaining oil to the pot, then add garlic and onions. Sauté over medium heat until onions become transparent.
  • Add celery, bell pepper, and half of the green onions and sauté for 5 minutes.
  • Add red beans, black pepper, Cajun seasoning, thyme, oregano, bay leaves. Add water and chicken broth.
  • Set on MANUAL/HIGH Pressure for 55 minutes, followed by a 15-minute natural release.
  • Remove bay leaves. Spoon 1 ½ cups of the mixture into a bowl, mash until smooth (or use a food processor) and stir back into the pot. Add salsa, parsley, sausages and diced ham.
  • Simmer on SAUTE for 15 minutes, or until desired thickness.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning. Add up to 1 cup more water or broth if beans seem too thick.
  • Serve over white long-grain rice. Top with remaining chopped green onion, and season with hot sauce, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 639kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 34gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 64mgSodium: 1457mgPotassium: 1662mgFiber: 14gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1222IUVitamin C: 39mgCalcium: 135mgIron: 8mg
Keyword New Orleans style beans, one-pot dinner, pressure cooker meals, Southern comfort food
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