This Instant Pot Beans and Rice recipe is a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for a comforting meal. It combines red beans, rice, smoked sausage, and spices, all cooked together in an Instant Pot for a quick and easy preparation.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
50min
Ingredients
6 Servings
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 bell pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 stalks celery
- 950 milliliters chicken broth
- 3 cloves garlic
- 300 grams long-grain white rice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 450 grams red beans
- 450 grams smoked sausage
- 1 teaspoon thyme
Directions
Step 1
Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and add olive oil.
Step 2
Add sliced smoked sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Add chopped onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Sauté until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
Step 4
Add soaked red beans, chicken broth, bay leaves, thyme, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
Step 5
Stir well and secure the Instant Pot lid. Set to manual high pressure for 35 minutes.
Step 6
Once the cooking time is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally for 20 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
Step 7
Remove the bay leaves and stir in the rice. Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and cook until rice is tender, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 8
Serve hot and enjoy!