Red Beans and Rice (Instant Pot)
Ingredients
Scaled from 6 6 servings (approx. 1.5 cups per serving)
- 1 ½ cups white long grain rice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 (12.8-ounce) package smoked andouille sausage, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
- 1 pound dry red beans
- 1 ½ teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon dried sage
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 cup low sodium vegetable broth
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
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In a large saucepan of 3 cups water, cook rice according to package instructions; set aside.
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Set pressure cooker to the high saute setting.
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Add olive oil and sausage.
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Cook, stirring frequently, until sausage is lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes.
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Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate; set aside.
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Add garlic, onion, bell pepper and celery.
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Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 2-3 minutes.
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Stir in sausage, red beans, Cajun seasoning, oregano, basil, sage, thyme, bay leaves and vegetable broth; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
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Select manual setting; adjust pressure to high, and set time for 30-35 minutes.
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Natural release about 20-30 minutes.
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Serve immediately with rice and hot sauce, garnished with green onions, if desired.
Nutrition
Per serving
| Calories | 667 |
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| Fat | 22 |
| Saturated fat | 8 |
| Trans fat | 0 |
| Unsaturated fat | 14 |
| Cholesterol | 45 |
| Sodium | 640 |
| Carbohydrates | 88 |
| Fiber | 18 |
| Sugar | 3 |
| Protein | 28 |