Cajun Style Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice

Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice is a perfect dried bean Instant Pot recipe to enjoy during the month of February for Mardis Gras.

Louisiana Recipes

I love making and eating Louisiana style recipes. I have wanted to visit Louisiana forever.

Since I never seem to be able to take the trip the next best thing is to enjoy Cajun and Creole recipes like this Red Beans and Rice recipe at home.

Instant Pot Dried Beans recipes

One of my favorite type of Instant Pot recipes is dried bean recipes. I am in love with making dried beans in my Instant Pot.

Making dried beans was so much work before I bought my Instant Pot.

The Instant Pot makes quick work of any type of dried bean. The smaller the dried bean the quicker it will cook in the Instant Pot.

For instance, Instant Pot Lentil Beans will cook in less than 7 minutes.

How To Make Perfect White Rice

A while back I shared how to make perfect white rice every time with my Crock Pot Stuffed Peppers recipe.

Head here to learn my tricks To Make Perfect Long Gran White Rice Every time.

Mardis Gras Recipes

If you're like me and stuck at home this Mardis Gras you can celebrate Mardis Gras from the comfort of your home with a big bowl of Cajun style Red Beans and Rice.

How To Make Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• small onion diced
• green bell pepper diced
• 3 celery stalks, diced about ½ cup
• 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
• 4 andouille sausage, cut into circles
• 12 oz-dried red beans
• 2 bay leaves
• bunch of fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 3 tablespoons cool water
• 2  cups cooked long grain white rice

Directions

1. Before starting the Instant Pot Red Beans begin cooking the white rice so it is done by the time the red beans are pressure cooked. You can see how I make perfect white rice every time here.
2. Turn the Instant Pot on the saute setting and melt the butter. Once the butter has melted add the diced onion, diced bell pepper, and diced celery to the hot inner pot. Sautee for 1 minute. Add the chopped garlic and saute for a few seconds.
3. Add the Andouille sausage to the Instant Pot and toss with the vegetables.
4. Add the dried red beans, thyme and bay leaves to the Instant Pot stir to combine.
5. Pour the chicken broth into the Instant Pot and stir again.
6. Place the lid on the Instant Pot making sure it is secured properly. Set the pressure valve in the sealing position.
7. Press the manual button and set the time for 27 minutes.
8. Once the timer has gone off alerting the Instant Pot has finished pressure cooking the beans allow the Instant Pot to naturally release the steam 10 to 15 minutes.
9. Carefully remove the Instant Pot lid and hit the cancel button.
10. Press the saute button. Add the cornstarch and water to the Instant Pot. Bring to a boil and stir until slightly thickened.
11. Serve over cooked long grain white rice.

Recipe tips to make Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice recipe

• Making perfect white rice is not as difficult as you might think. Follow my directions exactly and you will enjoy perfect long grain white rice every time.
• The dried red beans I bought came in a 12 oz. package. You can use a 16 oz. package of dried red beans if that is what you have. No other adjustments to the recipe is needed.

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Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice Recipe

Arlene Mobley - Flour On My Face

Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice Recipe made with dried beans and Andouille sausage for that spicy flavor of Louisiana. This no soak red bean recipe is done in about 45 minutes when you make it in the Instant Pot.

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Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 37 mins

Total Time 52 mins

Course Main Dish, Side Dish

Cuisine Cajun

Servings 6 Servings

Calories 307 kcal

Ingredients  

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• ▢ 1 tablespoon butter
• ▢ 1 small onion, (diced)
• ▢ 1 medium green bell pepper (diced)
• ▢ 3 medium celery stalks (diced about ½ cup)
• ▢ 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
• ▢ 4 links andouille sausage (cut into circles)
• ▢ 12 oz. dried red beans
• ▢ 2 large bay leaves
• ▢ 1 small bunch of fresh thyme ( or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
• ▢ 8 cups chicken broth
• ▢ 3 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 3 tablespoons cool water
• ▢ 2 cups cooked long grain white rice

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Instructions 

• Before starting the Instant Pot Red Beans begin cooking the white rice so it is done by the time the red beans are pressure cooked.
• Turn the Instant Pot on the saute setting and melt the butter. Once the butter has melted add the diced onion, diced bell pepper, and diced celery to the hot inner pot. Sautee for 1 minute. Add the chopped garlic and saute for a few seconds.
• Add the Andouille sausage to the Instant Pot and toss with the vegetables.
• Add the dried red beans, thyme and bay leaves to the Instant Pot stir to combine.
• Pour the chicken broth into the Instant Pot and stir again.
• Place the lid on the Instant Pot making sure it is secured properly. Set the pressure valve in the sealing position.
• Press the manual button and set the time for 27 minutes.
• Once the timer has gone off alerting the Instant Pot has finished pressure cooking the beans allow the Instant Pot to naturally release the steam 10 to 15 minutes.
• Carefully remove the Instant Pot lid and hit the cancel button.
• Press the saute button. Add the cornstarch and water to the Instant Pot. Bring to a boil and stir until slightly thickened.
• Serve over cooked long grain white rice.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1Bowl | Calories: 307kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 1166mg | Potassium: 1102mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 82IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 5mg

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