INSTANT POT® NOLA RED BEANS AND RICE

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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

AMMAR ALBASHA
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The recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The beans and rice were cooked perfectly, and the flavors were delicious.


Sarswoti Khadka
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This was a really good recipe! The beans and rice were cooked perfectly, and the spices were just right. I added a few more vegetables to the pot, and it turned out great.


BABU ISLAM
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This recipe is a keeper! The red beans and rice were so flavorful and the sausage added a nice kick. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Kyra Fideria
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This was a great recipe! I made it exactly as written, and it turned out perfect. The beans and rice were cooked perfectly, and the flavors were delicious. I will definitely be making this again!


Afif Kayani
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! The red beans and rice were amazing. The flavors were perfect, and the beans were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again!


Billy Dingus
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. The beans and rice were cooked perfectly, and the flavors were delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy meal.


Athula Kpskumara
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This was a really good recipe! The beans and rice were cooked perfectly, and the spices were just right. I added a few more vegetables to the pot, and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this again!


Kharak Seen Kharakseen
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This was a great recipe! The beans and rice were cooked perfectly, and the flavors were very good. I used smoked sausage, which added a nice smoky flavor to the dish. I would definitely make this again.


Ghostgamer
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I wasn't sure what to expect from this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. The red beans and rice were delicious, and the spices were perfectly balanced. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a hearty and flavorful meal.


agha ali
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I've tried many red beans and rice recipes, but this one is by far the best! The instructions were easy to follow, and the dish came out perfect. The beans were tender and flavorful, and the rice was fluffy and light. I will definitely be making this


kpk king
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This was an amazing recipe! The red beans and rice were cooked perfectly, and the flavors were incredible. The sausage and vegetables added a great depth of flavor, and the spices were just right. This dish definitely deserves 5 stars!