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Instant Pot Recipe For Red Beans

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Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice with Sausage Simply Happy Foodie
Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice with Sausage Simply Happy Foodie from www.simplyhappyfoodie.com

Description

This Instant Pot red beans recipe is easy and delicious. The red beans are cooked in the Instant Pot with a few simple ingredients. The beans are cooked until they are perfectly tender and flavorful. This is a great way to make red beans that are sure to please even the pickiest eaters. The red beans are great served over rice or with a side of cornbread. This is a simple, yet tasty dish that is sure to become a family favorite.

Prep Time

This recipe takes about 10 minutes to prepare. The beans need to be soaked in water for at least 8 hours before cooking. This helps to ensure that the beans are cooked properly and are tender. Once the beans are soaked, the rest of the preparation is quite easy.

Cook Time

Once the beans are prepped, they can be cooked in the Instant Pot in about 45 minutes. This includes the time it takes for the pot to come to pressure. Once the timer goes off, the beans are ready to be served.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound dried red beans
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Soak the beans overnight in a large bowl of water. This helps to ensure that the beans will cook properly and be tender.

2. Heat the Instant Pot on the sauté setting. Add the olive oil, onion, and garlic and cook until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes.

3. Add the cumin, paprika, oregano, and chili powder and stir to combine. Add the broth and beans and stir to combine.

4. Secure the lid and set the Instant Pot to high pressure for 45 minutes. Allow the pressure to naturally release for 15 minutes, then quick release the remaining pressure.

5. Carefully open the lid and stir in salt and pepper, to taste.

Equipment

This recipe requires an Instant Pot or other electric pressure cooker. It is also helpful to have a strainer to strain the beans before cooking. A wooden spoon is also helpful for stirring the ingredients.

Notes

Be sure to check the beans for doneness before serving. If the beans are not cooked through, you may need to add more time to the cooking time.

Nutrition: Per Serving

Calories: 320 | Fat: 7.2g | Protein: 12.2g | Carbs: 45.7g | Fiber: 8.7g

Recipe Tips

This recipe is great with a side of cornbread or over cooked rice. You can also top the beans with diced tomatoes, cheese, or sour cream. The beans can also be served over nachos or with tacos. This is a great way to use up leftover beans as well. The beans can be stored in the fridge for up to five days or frozen for up to three months. The flavors of the beans will continue to deepen over time, so the longer they sit, the better they will taste.


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