Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice
If you're looking for an easy and delicious meal, then instant pot red beans and rice is a great option that takes minimal effort.
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 500kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried red beans
- 2 cups uncooked brown rice
- 12 ounces andouille sausage chopped
- 8 ounces ham diced
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- ½ medium onion diced
- ½ green pepper diced
- 1 stalk celery diced
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 teaspoons salt plus 1 tablespoon for soaking the beans
- 2 jalapenos diced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place the beans in a large bowl and cover with about 2-3 inches of water. Add the tablespoon of salt (reserving the 2 teaspoons for the recipe) and mix together. Let sit overnight.
- Drain and rinse the beans. Set aside.
- Heat the butter in the Instant Pot insert (I recommend using a non-stick insert).
- Add the onion, celery, jalapenos and green pepper. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, until softened.
- Add the seasonings and tomato paste and stir to combine.
- Add the sausage, ham, beans, rice and stock. Stir together.
- Pressure cook on high for 30 minutes, with a 15 minute natural release.
- Release any remaining pressure, then stir and serve hot garnished with green onions and hot sauce (optional).
Notes
- Prepare all of your ingredients before turning on the pot. This saves time in the long run!
- Don't substitute white rice for brown as it will get mushy in this recipe. Brown rice is key to keep the grains fluffier.
- If the beans aren't' cooked enough when done, add a few (5-10) more minutes and continue cooking. Cooking times can differ based on elevation, etc.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 500kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 1339mg | Potassium: 856mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 231IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 4mg