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Instant Pot Red Beans & Rice

Instant Pot Red Beans & Rice

This Cajun classic delivers bold, smoky flavors and creamy, hearty comfort in a fraction of the usual cooking time. A weeknight-friendly twist on a Louisiana favorite.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 428 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Dried Red Kidney Beans, soaked overnight and drained
  • 12 oz Andouille Sausage, sliced into half-moons
  • 3 1/2 cups Chicken Broth
  • 1 large Yellow Onion, diced
  • 1 Green Bell Pepper, diced
  • 3 stalks Celery, diced
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 Bay Leaves
  • 1 tsp Dried Thyme
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped
  • Hot Sauce, to taste
  • Cooked White Rice, for serving

Instructions
 

  • Set the Instant Pot to saute mode and add the olive oil. Once hot, add the sliced andouille sausage and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned on both sides. Remove the sausage and set aside.
  • Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, and celery to the pot. Cook for 4 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Add the soaked and drained kidney beans, chicken broth, bay leaves, dried thyme, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and press cancel.
  • Lock the lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 25 minutes. When the cook time is done, let the pressure release naturally for 15 minutes, then carefully turn the valve to venting.
  • Remove the bay leaves. Using the back of a wooden spoon, mash about a quarter of the beans against the side of the pot to thicken the mixture and create a creamy consistency.
  • Return the browned andouille sausage to the pot and stir to combine. Set to saute mode and let it simmer for about 3 minutes until heated through and the sauce reaches your desired thickness.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve ladled over cooked white rice, topped with fresh parsley and a dash of hot sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 428kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 24gFat: 14g
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