Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice Recipe

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Mardi Gras may have come and gone, but making this Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice Recipe will transport you right to the heart of Louisiana Creole country.

Traditionally, red beans and rice is made on Mondays, by using the pork bones left over from Sunday's dinner.

The classic method for cooking red beans and rice is to keep them simmering away on the stove all day, so that they cook while the Monday chores get done. Continuing that tradition, many restaurants still offer a red beans and rice special on Mondays.

This Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice Recipe is the perfect solution for the more modern, busy lifestyle.

Thanks to the wonder of the Instant Pot, you can achieve that cooked-all-day flavor by simply tossing the ingredients into the Instant Pot and letting the pressure cooker do all the work. So easy!

And, you will love the smoky, spicy, and complex flavors of this Instant Pot Red beans and Rice Recipe, thanks to ingredients like:

• red beans
• kielbasa sausage
• red onion
• celery
• bell pepper
• garlic
• cayenne pepper
• Cajun seasoning

What are the Ingredients in Cajun Seasoning?

There are many top-secret recipes out there for Cajun seasoning, and some that have been passed from generation to generation. but  it almost always includes the following: salt, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper, oregano, thyme, and red pepper flakes. 

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Useful Cooking Supplies

• Kitchen Scale- A kitchen scale is a must to have for so many recipes in order to have accurate measurements. This is something that is often overlooked in recipes.
• Meat Thermometer- Having a meat thermometer is essential. I have gone through so many 'inexpensive' thermometers that I finally invested in a heavy duty digital thermometer from BBQ guys. It was so worth it!
•  Instant Pot Inner Pot - I like to have an extra inner pot available because of how much cooking I do in my Instant Pot. It comes in handy when I want to put a lid on the inner pot and refrigerate the leftovers, or mix up ingredients the night before to save time at the end of the day.
• Silicone Lid for Instant Pot- I'm not sure how I lived without this one. Having a silicone lid for my Instant Pot has made life so much easier. It is perfect for adding ingredients a day or two ahead of time.
• 101 Instant Pot Recipes for Beginners-  If you are new to pressure cooking, this is a great ebook to get you started with basic recipes you will use over and over again.

How To Make Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice Recipe, Step By Step

Step #1: Turn Instant Pot onto sauté setting and add oil, onion, pepper and celery. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, and then turn off the sauté mode.

Step #2: Add all of the remaining ingredients, with the exception of the kielbasa. Close the Instant Pot lid, turn pressure valve to sealed, and set manual pressure on high for 30 minutes.

Step #3: Do a quick release when the pressure cooking time has elapsed, add sausage, turn the valve back to sealed and then set for an additional 15 minutes manual pressure on high.

Step #4: When the final cooking time has finished, allow for a complete natural pressure release. This will take 20-25 minutes.

Step #5: Serve over white or brown rice, and enjoy!

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Recipe

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Yield: 8 Servings

Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice Recipe

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This Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice recipe is loaded with smoky, spicy, complex flavors, but is so easy to make!

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 1 hour 13 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 28 minutes

Ingredients

Supplies

• Instant Pot Duo
• Non-Stick Inner Cooking Pot
• Wooden Spoon
• Spoon Rest
• Silicone Lid
• Measuring Cups and Spoons
• Garlic Press
• Food Chopper

Red Beans and Rice Recipe

• 16 ounces small dry red beans, rinsed and sorted
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 large red onion, chopped
• 1 orange bell pepper, seeded and stem removed, chopped
• 4 celery stalks, chopped
• 2 large cloves garlic, minced
• 3 bay leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups water
• 16 ounces kielbasa sausage, sliced

Instructions

1. Turn Instant Pot onto sauté setting and add oil, onion, pepper and celery. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, and then turn off the sauté mode.
2. Add all of the remaining ingredients, with the exception of the kielbasa. Close the Instant Pot lid, turn pressure valve to sealed, and set manual pressure on high for 30 minutes.
3. Do a quick release when the pressure cooking time has elapsed, add sausage, turn the valve back to sealed and then set for an additional 15 minutes manual pressure on high.
4. When the final cooking time has finished, allow for a complete natural pressure release. This will take 20-25 minutes.
5. Serve over white or brown rice.

Notes

Beans and other legumes can cause gas in the intestine. Here are some ways to reduce flatulence caused by legumes:

• Change the water several times while they are soaking. Do not cook the beans in the soaking water. The water will have absorbed some of the indigestible carbohydrates that produce gases.
• Try eating canned beans - the canning process converts some of the gas-producing carbohydrates into digestible products.
• Simmer the beans until tender. This also makes them easier to digest.
• When consuming dishes with legumes, try a product to aid digestion, such as Beano, to see if the amount of gas is reduced.
• When adding more beans and legumes to your diet, be sure to drink enough water and exercise regularly so that the increased dietary fiber can be processed in the gastrointestinal system.

More cooking tips:

• The beans are done when they can be easily smashed between two fingers or with a fork.
• If you want to freeze the cooked beans for later use, soak them in cold water until cool; then drain well and freeze.

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Nutrition Information

Yield

8

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 315Total Fat 21gSaturated Fat 6gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 13gCholesterol 44mgSodium 1356mgCarbohydrates 20gNet Carbohydrates 0gFiber 4gSugar 4gSugar Alcohols 0gProtein 13g

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