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How to Make Instant Pot® Red Beans and Rice with Sausage - A Step-by-Step Guide

Ready to try a delicious and hearty dish that requires minimal effort and time? Look no further than this Instant Pot® Red Beans and Rice with Sausage recipe! This classic Southern comfort food gets a modern twist with the help of the Instant Pot®, making it quick and easy to prepare without sacrificing any of the rich, savory flavors.

Red beans and rice is a staple in many Southern households, and for good reason. The combination of tender red beans, savory andouille sausage, and flav...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 14 ounces andouille sausage, sliced into rounds
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 3 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's®)
  • 1 teaspoon ground thyme
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 pound dried red beans
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce (such as Louisiana®)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 4 cups hot cooked rice
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 3 green onions, chopped

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add oil and let heat about 30 seconds. Add sausage and cook for 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate using a slotted spoon and set sausage aside.
  • Add onion, bell pepper, and celery to the Instant Pot and cook for 3 minutes. Add garlic, Creole seasoning, thyme, and oregano; cook 2 minutes more. Turn pot off.
  • Add beans, broth, hot sauce, and bay leaf to the Instant Pot with the vegetables. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure and set the timer for 30 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  • Remove bay leaf from the pot and discard. Add reserved cooked sausage. Select Saute function. Cook, stirring frequently to mash some of the beans and thicken the mixture, for about 10 minutes. Turn off pot and let stand for 10 minutes.
  • Serve beans over hot cooked rice garnished with parsley and green onions.

    • Nutrition

    326 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 21mg
    • Sodium: 815mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 41g
    • Dietary Fiber: 10g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 15g
    • Vitamin C: 14mg
    • Calcium: 80mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 694mg

    Categories

    Rice recipes
    Bean recipes
    Sausage recipes
    Cajun recipes
    Creole recipes