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    Home » Instant Pot Pork Recipes » Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice

    Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice

    Published: Nov 20, 2022 by Kate · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Best Instant Pot red beans and rice recipe! This easy, one-pot red beans recipe makes the most flavorful red beans and rice.

    A white bowl of red beans and rice with a silver fork in it.

    My family loves beans! One of our favorite bean dishes is red beans and rice.

    The combination of the sausage, beans, and spices is pretty amazing, and the Instant Pot makes this recipe that much faster and easier to make. The pressure cooker really helps to get tons of flavor into all of the ingredients, and it cuts down on the simmering time.

    This recipe is a great way to make red beans and rice in about an hour!

    How to make Instant Pot red beans and rice

    Side by side photos of soaking red beans and sliced sausage.

    Step 1: Rinse the red beans. Add to a bowl, and cover the beans with about 1 inch of water. Let sit for at least 6 hours or overnight. Drain the beans and set aside.

    Step 2: Press SAUTE on the Instant Pot. When hot, add the oil to the inner pot and swirl to coat. Stir in the sliced sausage, and cook, stirring regularly, until browned, about 5-6 minutes. Remove to a plate.

    Diced vegetables in an instant pot inner pot

    Step 3: Stir in the onion, bell peppers, celery, garlic, salt, and Cajun seasoning. Cook, stirring the entire time, until vegetables are soft, about 4-5 minutes. Stir in the bay leaves, beans, and water.

    Step 4: Close and lock the lid. Turn the pressure release valve to sealing. Press amnual high pressure and adjust the time to 18 minutes. Once the cooking time ends, let the pressure release naturally for 20 min. Carefully turn the pressure release valve to venting to release any remaining pressure. Remove the bay leaves.

    Spoon stirring red beans in an instant pot inner pot

    Step 5: Remove ⅔ of the beans, and set them aside. Mash the remaining ⅓ of the beans. Return the ⅔ of the beans to the pot, and stir in.

    Step 6: Stir in the sausage. Press SAUTE, and simmer, stirring regularly, until slightly thickened. Season with additional salt if necessary.

    Step 7: Serve with white rice topped with sliced green onions and a bit of Tabasco sauce, if desired.

    A bowl of red beans and rice next to a dish of sliced green onions.

    Tips

    • Andouille sausage: You can substitute an equal amount of kielbasa.
    • Cajun seasoning: If you don't have/can't find Cajun seasoning, Creole seasoning makes a good substitute.
    • Liquid smoke: I like the hint of smokiness liquid smoke adds. It reminds me of the slight smoky flavor you get when using a smoked ham hock. If you prefer, you can omit it.
    • Tabasco: I like using Chipotle Tabasco sauce with this recipe because the smokiness really compliments this dish. Feel free to use any type of hot sauce that you like or omit if you prefer.
    A close up photo of red beans and rice in a white dish.

    Storage

    Store any leftover red beans and rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The red beans and rice will keep for up to 4 days when properly stored.

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    If you’ve tried this Instant Pot red beans and rice recipe, don’t forget to rate the recipe and leave me a comment below. I love to hear from people who’ve made my recipes!

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    A white bowl of red beans and rice with a silver fork in it.

    Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice

    Delicious red beans and rice recipe made entirely in the Instant Pot!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 27 minutes
    Soaking: 6 hours
    Total Time: 7 hours 17 minutes
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 421kcal
    Author: Kate at Eating in an Instant

    Equipment

    • Instant Pot/Electric Pressure Cooker

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound dried red beans
    • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 pound andouille sausage sliced
    • 1 large yellow or white onion diced
    • 1 green bell pepper diced
    • 1 red bell pepper diced
    • 2 celery stalks diced
    • 6 garlic cloves minced
    • 1 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
    • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
    • 3 bay leaves
    • 3 ½ cups water
    • ½ teaspoon liquid smoke
    • Cooked white rice for serving
    • Thinly sliced green onions for serving
    • Chipotle Tabasco

    Instructions

    • Rinse the red beans. Add to a bowl, and cover the beans with about 1 inch of water.
    • Let sit for at least 6 hours or overnight. Drain the beans and set aside.
    • Press SAUTE on the Instant Pot. When hot, add the oil to the inner pot and swirl to coat.
    • Stir in the sliced sausage, and cook, stirring regularly, until browned, about 5-6 minutes.
    • Remove to a plate.
    • Stir in the onion, bell peppers, celery, garlic, salt, and Cajun seasoning.
    • Cook, stirring the entire time, until vegetables are soft, about 4-5 minutes.
    • Stir in the bay leaves, beans, water, and liquid smoke.
    • Close and lock the lid.
    • Turn the pressure release valve to SEALING.
    • Press MANUAL high pressure and adjust the time to 18 minutes.
    • Once the cooking time ends, let the pressure release naturally for 20 min.
    • Carefully turn the pressure release valve to VENTING to release any remaining pressure.
    • Remove the bay leaves.
    • Remove ⅔ of the beans, and set them aside.
    • Mash the remaining ⅓ of the beans.
    • Return the ⅔ of the beans to the pot, and stir in.
    • Stir in the sausage.
    • Press SAUTE, and simmer, stirring regularly, until slightly thickened.
    • Season with additional salt if necessary.
    • Serve with white rice topped with sliced green onions and a bit of Tabasco sauce, if desired.

    Notes

    • Andouille sausage: You can substitute an equal amount of kielbasa.
    • Cajun seasoning: If you don't have/can't find Cajun seasoning, Creole seasoning makes a good substitute. Also, feel free to adjust the mount of seasoning to your liking.
    • Liquid smoke: I like the hint of smokiness liquid smoke adds. It reminds me of the slight smoky flavor you get when using a smoked ham hock. If you prefer, you can omit it.
    • Tabasco: I like using Chipotle Tabasco sauce with this recipe because the smokiness really compliments this dish. Feel free to use any type of hot sauce that you like or omit if you prefer.
    • Nutrition values are estimates.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 421kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 831mg | Potassium: 1041mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 356IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 5mg
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    1. Ashley

      December 02, 2022 at 5:04 pm

      5 stars
      I know red beans and rice, and this is some of the best that I've made. Thank you for sharing this delicious recipe!!!

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      • Kate

        December 02, 2022 at 5:11 pm

        Thank you!

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