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Spicy Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice: A Flavorful Delight!

A flavorful and spicy dish made with red beans and rice, cooked quickly in an Instant Pot.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  1. In the Instant Pot, select the sauté function. Add olive oil and allow it to heat up.
  2. Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, smoked paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt. Cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the rinsed red beans, chicken broth, rice, and bay leaf. Stir to combine.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Open the lid and remove the bay leaf. Stir the mixture gently to combine.
  8. Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions and a dash of hot sauce if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 1g

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.

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