INSTANT POT RED BEAN AND RICE

Name: INSTANT POT RED BEAN AND RICE
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American, Southern
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 stalks of celery, 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; 2 cups of cooked rice (use your favorite rice or quinoa); chopped parsley; green onions; lime wedges