Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of the South with this Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice Recipe. This quick and wholesome dish brings together tender red beans, savory chicken sausage, and fresh vegetables, all infused with aromatic spices. Perfect for family dinners or meal prepping, this hearty meal is ready in just 35 minutes, allowing you to enjoy a classic without spending hours in the kitchen. Serve it over fluffy rice or alongside cornbread for a satisfying experience that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound small red dry beans (rinsed and sorted)
- 1 package chicken sausage (halved and sliced)
- 1 pound leftover turkey (cubed)
- 1 stalk celery (sliced)
- 1 green bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 onion (diced)
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 6 cups water
Instructions
- Rinse and sort the beans. Chop the celery, bell pepper, and onion.
- Add all ingredients into your Instant Pot: beans, chicken sausage, turkey, vegetables, spices, diced tomatoes, and water.
- Secure the lid and set to sealing mode. Cook on high pressure for 30 minutes.
- Allow natural pressure release; then remove bay leaves.
- Serve hot over rice and garnish with green onions or Cajun seasoning if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg