Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice

Name: Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 20 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: American, Southern, Cajun And Creole
Ingredients: 1 lb. dried red beans or kidney beans (about 2 cups), rinsed and odd beans removed; 1 large yellow onion, diced; 5 cloves garlic, minced; 1 large green bell pepper, cored and diced; 3 – 4 celery ribs, sliced; 1 tablespoon cajun or creole seasoning; 1 teaspoon EACH oregano, thyme and smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon hot sauce, tabasco or sriracha or 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes or cayenne; generous pinch of mineral salt & pepper; 2 – 3 bay leaves; 4 cups water or low sodium vegetable broth; vegan sausage, optional; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 3 cups of cooked rice (use your favorite rice or quinoa); chopped parsley; green onions; lime wedges

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:1h 20min

Red Beans and Rice features red beans cooked in an Instant Pot from scratch with veggies, flavorful cajun spices, vegan sausage, and served with rice for a healthy & hearty lunch, dinner, or meal prep!

Updated at: Tue, 11 Nov 2025 00:10:36 GMT