Description
A flavorful and spicy dish made with red beans and rice, cooked quickly in an Instant Pot.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried red beans, rinsed and sorted
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Hot sauce (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- In the Instant Pot, select the sauté function. Add olive oil and allow it to heat up.
- Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic, smoked paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt. Cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the rinsed red beans, chicken broth, rice, and bay leaf. Stir to combine.
- Close the lid of the Instant Pot and set the valve to sealing. Select the manual or pressure cook setting and cook on high pressure for 35 minutes.
- Once the cooking time is complete, allow for a natural release for 10 minutes, then carefully switch the valve to venting to release any remaining pressure.
- Open the lid and remove the bay leaf. Stir the mixture gently to combine.
- Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions and a dash of hot sauce if desired.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Add cooked sausage or ham for extra flavor and protein.
- Adjust the spice level by varying the amount of cayenne pepper or adding diced jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg