How to Make Instant Pot® NOLA-Style Vegan Red Beans - A Step-by-Step Guide

Enjoy the flavors of New Orleans in this delicious and comforting Instant Pot® NOLA-Style Vegan Red Beans recipe. This dish combines traditional NOLA ingredients with a plant-based twist, perfect for those looking for a healthier alternative to the classic red beans and rice.

The Instant Pot® makes this recipe incredibly convenient and easy to prepare, allowing you to enjoy the rich and savory flavors of red beans in a fraction of the time. Whether you're a seasoned vegan or just look...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups frozen bell pepper, celery, and onion blend (such as Pictsweet® Farms Seasoning Blend)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound dried red beans
  • 6 cups water
  • 3 large bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring, or to taste
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Additional Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Heat oil; saute frozen vegetable blend and garlic in the hot oil until soft, about 5 minutes. Add beans, followed by water and bay leaves. Turn off Saute function. Close and lock the lid.
  • Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 40 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for at least 20 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Season with liquid smoke, salt, and pepper. Mix and smash the beans up as you like before serving.
  • Nutrition

    236 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 38mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
    • Dietary Fiber: 16g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 15g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 99mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 890mg