Best 3 Instant Pot Red Beans And Rice Recipes

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When it comes to quick and easy meals, the Instant Pot is a lifesaver. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and hearty meal on the table in no time. If you're looking for a classic Southern dish that's perfect for busy weeknights, look no further than Instant Pot red beans and rice. This flavorful dish is made with dried red beans, vegetables, and spices, and it's cooked to perfection in the Instant Pot. Serve it over fluffy rice for a complete and satisfying meal.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

INSTANT POT® RED BEANS AND RICE



Instant Pot® Red Beans and Rice image

Very flavorful and simple!

Provided by OleMSRebel

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Beans and Rice Recipes

Time 2h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (16 ounce) package dry kidney beans
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 link smoked beef sausage, sliced
6 ounces frozen onion, green bell pepper, and celery mix
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 (32 ounce) carton chicken broth
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's®)
¼ teaspoon ground thyme
2 bay leaves
4 cups cooked rice

Steps:

  • Place kidney beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let soak for 2 hours.
  • Turn pot on "Saute" mode; add olive oil and sausage. Cook and stir until sausage is browned, about 5 minutes. Add onion mix and garlic; cook and stir until onion mix is soft, 5 to 10 minutes. Turn off pot.
  • Drain beans and add to pot; stir in chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, thyme, and bay leaves.
  • Place lid on pot, turn valve to "Sealing" and push "Bean" button, about 30 minutes. When pot beeps, use the natural pressure release until the pin goes down. Remove lid.
  • Serve beans over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.8 calories, Carbohydrate 59.4 g, Cholesterol 6.4 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 9.2 g, Protein 16.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 725.8 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

INSTANT POT® VEGAN RED BEANS AND RICE



Instant Pot® Vegan Red Beans and Rice image

All of the Instant Pot® recipes I have seen in the past call for cooking the rice separately on the stove while the beans are cooking. I wanted to throw it all in and go and this is what I came up with. This is a meal on its own but when I want to stretch it out, I fry up some plant-based sausage to go with it.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Beans and Rice Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cups vegetable broth
2 cups water
1 ½ cups dried red beans, rinsed
1 ¼ cups brown rice, rinsed well
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
3 stalks celery, sliced
1 tablespoon Creole seasoning
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons hot sauce (such as Louisiana®)
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 bay leaves
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Place broth, water, beans, rice, onion, bell pepper, celery, Creole seasoning, garlic, hot sauce, thyme, oregano, and bay leaves in the bottom of a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Stir to combine. Close and lock the lid.
  • Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 50 minutes. Allow 20 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 15 minutes. Remove the lid, stir, and let stand for 10 minutes to thicken.
  • Divide among serving dishes and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339.7 calories, Carbohydrate 66 g, Fat 2 g, Fiber 14.8 g, Protein 15.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 619 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

INSTANT POT® NOLA RED BEANS AND RICE



Instant Pot® NOLA Red Beans and Rice image

This pressure cooker recipe has been converted from a family recipe that we've used for 40+ years. Our family had come across it while in New Orleans when I was a little girl. From what I remember, red beans and rice were always made at home on Mondays using leftover pork bones from the weekend meals. It's deliciously flavorful and can be made as spicy as you'd like. I hope you love it as much as my own family does.

Provided by Diana71

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Beans and Rice Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound pork neck bones
4 slices bacon, diced
1 green pepper, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
½ medium onion, diced
2 teaspoons ground white pepper
2 teaspoons ground thyme
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon Cajun or Creole seasoning
½ teaspoon black pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound dry red kidney beans, sorted and rinsed
4 cups chicken broth
5 bay leaves
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups hot cooked white rice, or as needed

Steps:

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add olive oil. Add bacon and pork neck bones to the hot oil. Cook until browned on both sides, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove meat and set aside. Add bell pepper, celery, and onion ("trinity" mix); cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes. Season with white pepper, thyme, garlic powder, oregano, cayenne pepper, Cajun seasoning, and black pepper. Mix in garlic and continue cooking until onion is translucent, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Mix kidney beans, chicken broth, salt, and bay leaves into the vegetables in the pot; stir well to combine. Cancel Saute mode and return meat to the pot. Close and lock the lid. Set vent to "Sealing." Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 60 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes. Move valve to venting position and finish releasing pressure, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  • Remove pork bones from pot. Use a fork to separate the meat from the bones and return meat back to the pot. Mix well. Serve with white rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477.4 calories, Carbohydrate 61.3 g, Cholesterol 54 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 10.1 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 1431 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

Tips:

  • Use dried red beans for the best flavor and texture. If using canned beans, be sure to rinse them well before using.
  • Soaking the beans overnight is not necessary, but it will help to reduce the cooking time.
  • Add a ham hock or smoked sausage to the pot for extra flavor.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your red beans and rice, such as celery, onions, bell peppers, and garlic.
  • Season the dish with Creole seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste.
  • Serve the red beans and rice over cooked rice.

Conclusion:

Red beans and rice is a classic Cajun dish that is easy to make in the Instant Pot. With a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can have a delicious and hearty meal that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give this red beans and rice recipe a try.

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