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Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice

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Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice is a quick-and-easy meal for any night of the week. Inspired by Louisiana’s Red Beans and Rice, this meal is full of flavor, is budget-friendly, and is an excellent meal to make in bulk. Take a walk into the Cajun world with this delicious and satisfying meal.

Red Beans and Rice
Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice is a quick-and-easy meal for any night of the week

Allergen Friendly

Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice is allergy-friendly in the sense that it is egg, dairy, and gluten-free. This recipe calls for Louisiana-style Andouille Sausage, but it can also be substituted for Smoked, Chicken, or Turkey Sausage (although it will change the flavor, slightly). In addition, Gluten-Free Cajun Seasoning is used in this recipe which eliminates any additional traces of gluten that can be present in seasonings. In conclusion, Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice is a delicious recipe for all.

Gluten Free Cajun Seasoning
Gluten-Free Cajun Seasoning is used in this recipe to eliminate any additional traces of gluten that can exist in seasonings.

Red Beans and Rice Ingredients

Red Beans and Rice
Red Beans and Rice is an easy weeknight meal.

Cooking the Ingredients for the Red Beans Mixture

  1. First, cook the rice according to the package directions in an All-Clad Pot. Set aside.
  2. Next, turn on the Instant Pot to the SAUTE setting.
  3. Then, brown the sausage in 1 tbsp. of oil until browned on both sides.
  4. Next, add the garlic, celery, peppers, and onion to the pot. SAUTE for 5 minutes.
  5. Finally, add the red beans, seasonings, and Bay Leaves. Add the water and the Bone Broth.

Cook the Rice

Cooked Rice
First, cook the rice according to the package directions in an All-Clad Pot. Set aside.

Brown the Sausage

Cook the Sausage
Next, turn on the Instant Pot to the SAUTE setting. Then, brown the sausage in 1 tbsp. of oil until browned on both sides.

Add the Vegetables and Season

Next, add the garlic, celery, peppers, and onion to the pot. SAUTE for 5 minutes.
Add the Vegetables

Add the Red Beans, Seasonings, and Cooking Liquids

Cooking Liquid and Seasonings
Finally, add the red beans, seasonings, and Bay Leaves. Add the water and the Bone Broth.

Cooking the Red Beans in the Instant Pot

  1. First, set on MANUAL/HIGH PRESSURE for 55 minutes. Once the Instant Pot goes off, allow it to naturally release for 15 minutes.
  2. Next, remove the lid and take out the bay leaves.
  3. Finally, serve over rice, and top with green onions or hot sauce (if desired).
Pressure Cooker
First, set on MANUAL/HIGH PRESSURE for 55 minutes. Once the Instant Pot goes off, allow it to naturally release for 15 minutes.
Red Beans and Rice
Allow the Instant Pot to release on its own, pull out the Bay Leaves, and then serve hot over rice.

Storing Leftovers

Red Beans and Rice
Bon-a-petite!

Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice is an excellent meal to make in bulk. Similar to Chili, Lasagna, and Spaghetti Sauce, it is almost better the following days. However, in order to ensure a fresh and delicious taste, here are some things I’d suggest –

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  1. First, place the leftovers in an airtight or Tupperware container.
  2. Next, allow the Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice to completely cool to room temperature prior to sealing the top of the Tupperware container(s).
  3. Then, either place it in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or place it in the freezer for up to 2 months.
  4. Finally, to reheat the Red Beans and Rice, you can either microwave it (if it was in the refrigerator) or allow the leftovers to thaw in the refrigerator and then heat them up in an All-Clad Nonstick Pot (if frozen).
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Gluten Free Cajun Seasoning
Gluten-Free Cajun Seasoning
Andouille Sausage
Red Kidney Beans
White Long-Grain Rice
Red Beans and Rice

Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice

Yield: 8 Cups
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Additional Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice is a quick-and-easy meal for any night of the week. Inspired by Louisiana's Red Beans and Rice, this meal is full of flavor, is budget-friendly, and is an excellent meal to make in bulk. Take a walk into the Cajun world with this delicious and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. Andouille Sausage, Sliced 1/2-inch Thick (can also use Smoked Sausage)
  • 1 tbsp. Avocado Oil
  • 4 Garlic Cloves, Minced
  • 1/2 Yellow Onion, Finely Diced
  • 4 Celery Ribs, Finely Diced
  • 1 Green Bell Pepper, Finely Diced
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper, Finely Diced
  • 1 lb. Dried Red Beans
  • 3 c. Chicken Bone Broth (you can also substitute this for Vegetable Broth)
  • 3 c. Water
  • 2 tsp. Gluten-Free Cajun Seasoning
  • 2 Bay Leaves
  • 4 c. Cooked White Long-Grain Rice
  • 2 Green Onions, Sliced Thinly
  • Hot Sauce (if desired)

Instructions

  1. First, cook the rice according to the package directions in an All-Clad Pot. Set aside.
  2. Next, turn on the Instant Pot to the SAUTE setting.
  3. Then, brown the sausage in 1 tbsp. of oil until browned on both sides.
  4. Next, add the garlic, celery, peppers, and onion to the pot. SAUTE for 5 minutes.
  5. Then, add the red beans, seasonings, and Bay Leaves. Add the water and the Bone Broth.
  6. Next, set on MANUAL/HIGH PRESSURE for 55 minutes. Once the Instant Pot goes off, allow it to naturally release for 15 minutes.
  7. Then, remove the lid and take out the bay leaves.
  8. Finally, serve over rice, and top with green onions or hot sauce (if desired).

Notes

You can substitute the chicken stock for vegetable or beef stock.

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1 cup
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 400Total Fat: 19gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 945mgCarbohydrates: 40gFiber: 5gSugar: 3gProtein: 18g
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Category: Main Courses

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