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Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice
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Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice

This Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice is a delicious weeknight dinner made healthier thanks to turkey sausage – you’ll love the smoky sauce!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Creole
Keyword: instant pot, red beans and rice
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 534kcal
Author: Taylor Stinson

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb turkey sausages
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 1 green pepper, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp each salt & pepper
  • 1 (540mL) can red beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (796mL) can fire roasted tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup white rice
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 tsp butter

Instructions

  • Heat Instant Pot on saute mode. Add olive oil, then sausages, browning for 3-4 minutes. Remove sausages and let cool 5 min before slicing. Turn off saute mode and add remaining ingredients except for ingredients under the rice heading, adding in the order in which they are listed. Do not stir.
  • Place lid on Instant Pot and make sure valve is set to seal. Press the pressure cook button and set to high, then cook for 2 minutes. Instant Pot will take about 5-10 minutes to come to pressure then pressure cook for 2 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook the ingredients under the rice heading in a rice cooker or in a pot on the stove until liquid is absorbed.
  • Do a quick release of the pressure on the Instant Pot by flicking the switch at the top with a spoon. Open the lid when pressure gauge has dropped and the lid opens easily. Serve alongside rice and enjoy!

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Notes

You could also use this recipe with kidney beans, pinto beans, pink beans or black beans.
Store the leftovers in the fridge for 3-5 days. Sprinkle some water over top then reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.
Freeze your red beans and rice for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave from frozen for 3-4 minutes or defrost in the fridge then reheat as normal.

Nutrition

Calories: 534kcal | Carbohydrates: 81g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 759mg | Potassium: 776mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1024IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 5mg