Why This Recipe Is So Good

Soft beans, Cajun-seasoned andouille sausage, and fresh veggies with a heaping side of rice and a dash of Tabasco makes the most delicious, warm, family-friendly dinner without having to make a trip to New Orleans.Red beans and rice cooked in the Instant Pot is so easy, but still full of all the rich flavors and perfect textures of a traditionally cooked recipe. Even better? You don’t have to soak your beans!We like our Instant Pot red beans and rice with a slice of cornbread – this is a complete meal for us! The slightly sweet cornbread dipped into the spicy beans is the ultimate flavor explosion.

How To Make It

Chef’s Tips

If you can’t find dried kidney beans, you can use dried small red beans. You’ll want to cook them for 50 minutes on manual high pressure instead.No need to soak your beans prior to making this recipe. If your beans are soaked, however, cut your cook time down from 45 minutes to 20, then check to make sure they are soft.

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