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Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice


  • Author: amanda-miller
  • Total Time: 285 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A flavorful and hearty Instant Pot red beans and rice dish, perfect for a comforting meal.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound dry red beans
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped green onions for garnish

Instructions

  1. Rinse the red beans and soak them for at least 4 hours or overnight. Drain and set aside.
  2. In the Instant Pot, set to sauté mode. Add a bit of oil, then the onions, bell pepper, and celery. Sauté until softened.
  3. Stir in the garlic, smoked paprika, oregano, and cayenne pepper, cooking for 1 minute more.
  4. Add the soaked beans and vegetable broth to the pot.
  5. Set the Instant Pot to high pressure for 35 minutes. Once the time is up, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then do a quick release.
  6. Stir in the cooked rice and season with salt and pepper. Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.

Notes

For added thickness, mash a few spoonfuls of beans against the side of the pot after releasing pressure. This dish improves overnight, and reheating with a splash of broth is recommended.

  • Prep Time: 240 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Pressure Cooking
  • Cuisine: Creole

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 14g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg