Description
Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice is a comforting, flavorful dish that captures the essence of Southern cuisine in just 35 minutes. This easy one-pot meal combines tender beans, savory turkey, and aromatic vegetables, creating a satisfying experience for family dinners or casual gatherings. With the Instant Pot’s convenience, you can enjoy a protein-rich meal without spending hours in the kitchen. Perfectly seasoned with spices and topped with fresh green onions or a sprinkle of Cajun seasoning, this dish ensures every bite is packed with flavor. Whether served as a main course or side, this recipe will surely delight everyone at your table.
Ingredients
- 1 pound small red dry beans (or red kidney beans), rinsed and sorted
- 1 package chicken cajun sausage, halved and sliced
- 1 pound leftover turkey, cubed
- 1 stalk celery, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 bay leaves
- 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 6 cups water
- Spices: garlic powder, thyme leaves, dried oregano, black pepper, cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse and sort the red beans to remove any debris.
- Chop the celery, bell pepper, and onion.
- In the Instant Pot, combine all ingredients: rinsed beans, diced tomatoes, sausage slices, cubed turkey, celery, bell pepper, onion, bay leaves, spices, and water.
- Secure the lid; set the valve to sealing. Cook on high pressure for 30 minutes.
- Allow natural pressure release for best results before serving over cooked rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg