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Home » Instant Pot Recipes » Cajun Style Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice

Cajun Style Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice

Published: Feb 6, 2019 · Modified: Aug 17, 2021 by Arlene Mobley · This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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

Spicy Cajun Red Beans and Rice served in a teal Fiesta ware bowl.

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.

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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.

A red bowl filled with a serving or 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.
Red Fiestaware bowl with filled with Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice, served with crusty French bread

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.

More dried bean Instant Pot recipes

  • Instant Pot Black-Eyed Peas Recipe
  • How to Make Instant Pot Great Northern Beans
  • Instant Pot 15 Bean Soup with Ground Beef
  • Instant Pot Cajun 15 Bean Soup

Print the Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice Recipe below

Serving red beans and rice in a red bowl on a teal napkin.

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
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Servings 6 Servings
Calories 307 kcal

Ingredients  

  • 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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  1. Lois Christensen

    February 09, 2019 at 8:25 pm

    5 stars
    It looks like the perfect meal for a busy week night! Thanks for showing how easy it is to get dinner on the table!

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      February 13, 2019 at 12:56 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you, Lois!

      Reply
  2. Gloria

    February 09, 2019 at 3:07 pm

    5 stars
    I have not jumped on the Instant Pot bandwagon, but my daughter has. I will be sure to pass this along to her. Sounds like it would be something her family would enjoy. Maybe the could have me over for dinner LOL.

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      February 13, 2019 at 12:56 pm

      5 stars
      Thanks, Gloria, Sound like the perfect excuse to spend some time with your daughter.

      Reply
  3. Marisa Franca

    February 09, 2019 at 2:22 pm

    5 stars
    Normally we buy our beans in a can because you're right. Dried beans take more preparation and they are more time consuming. Not so with the Instant Pot! I like the idea that the beans would have more body than the canned ones. And you're seasoning would certainly transport me to Louisiana! I'll have to put the andouille sausage on my grocery list because this recipe is definitely being made as soon as I get the rest of the ingredients.

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      February 13, 2019 at 12:55 pm

      5 stars
      Marisa

      No reason not to make dried beans when you can use the Instant Pot. Dried beans are so much cheaper too.

      Reply
  4. Veena Azmanov

    February 09, 2019 at 9:48 am

    5 stars
    You had me at read beans. These days I have been trying new recipes with pulses and legumes so this is on my list soon. Especially because now I have an Instant Pot.

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      February 13, 2019 at 12:53 pm

      5 stars
      Veena

      You are going to love your Instant Pot!

      Reply
  5. Denise

    February 08, 2019 at 3:23 pm

    5 stars
    I've always wanted to try red beans and rice and I'm so glad you made these in the Instant Pot! Beans are such a pain to make on the stove. Great for Mardi Gras too like said!

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      February 13, 2019 at 12:53 pm

      5 stars
      Denise

      The Instant Pot makes cooking dried beans so easy.

      Reply

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