Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups white long grain rice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (12.8-ounce) package smoked andouille sausage, thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
1 pound dry red beans
1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried sage
2 sprigs fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
4 cup low sodium vegetable broth
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon hot sauce, or more, to taste
2 green onions, thinly sliced
Directions:
In a large saucepan of 3 cups water, cook rice according to package instructions; set aside.
Set a 6-qt Instant Pot® to the high saute setting. Add olive oil and sausage. Cook, stirring frequently, until sausage is lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate; set aside.
Add garlic, onion, bell pepper and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 2-3 minutes.
Stir in sausage, red beans, Cajun seasoning, oregano, basil, sage, thyme, bay leaves and vegetable broth; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Select manual setting; adjust pressure to high, and set time for 30-35 minutes. When finished cooking, release pressure naturally according to manufacturer’s directions, about 20-30 minutes.
Serve immediately with rice and hot sauce, garnished with green onions, if desired.
