Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice

Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice

Very flavorful and simple!

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 50 mins
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package dry kidney beans
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 link smoked beef sausage, sliced
  • 6 ounces frozen onion, green bell pepper, and celery mix
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (32 ounce) carton chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's®)
  • ¼ teaspoon ground thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 4 cups cooked rice

Directions

Step 1
Place kidney beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let soak for 2 hours.

Step 2
Turn pot on "Saute" mode; add olive oil and sausage. Cook and stir until sausage is browned, about 5 minutes. Add onion mix and garlic; cook and stir until onion mix is soft, 5 to 10 minutes. Turn off pot.

Step 3
Drain beans and add to pot; stir in chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, thyme, and bay leaves.

Step 4
Place lid on pot, turn valve to "Sealing" and push "Bean" button, about 30 minutes. When pot beeps, use the natural pressure release until the pin goes down. Remove lid.

Step 5
Serve beans over rice.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

342
Calories
4g
Fat
59g
Carbs
17g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 342
% Daily Value *
Total Fat4g 6%
Saturated Fat1g 5%
Cholesterol6mg 2%
Sodium726mg 32%
Total Carbohydrate59g 22%
Dietary Fiber9g 33%
Total Sugars2g
Protein17g
Vitamin C3mg 15%
Calcium59mg 5%
Iron5mg 27%
Potassium812mg 17%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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