Red Beans Rice Pressure Cooker Recipe

Spice up your weeknight with this flavorful, spicy Red Beans and Rice recipe! Perfect for one, this scaled-down version delivers a delicious, slightly soupy consistency, almost like a spicy gravy. Easily adjustable for your preferred liquid amount. We recommend serving with a refreshing cucumber and onion salad for the ultimate flavor contrast. Get ready for a taste of authentic Cajun comfort (with a twist!) in under an hour!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 264.1 kcal
Protein 27g
Rating 2.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Red Beans Rice Pressure Cooker

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How to Make Red Beans Rice Pressure Cooker

  1. Rinse 1 cup of red beans thoroughly under cold water.
  2. In your pressure cooker, sauté 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1/2 cup chopped celery, and 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper in 1 tablespoon of olive oil for 5 minutes until softened.
  3. Add 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more, to taste), 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Sauté for another minute until fragrant.
  4. Stir in 1 cup of long-grain rice, 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes (undrained), 1 cup chicken broth, and 1 bay leaf.
  5. Add the rinsed red beans and 1 teaspoon of salt.
  6. Secure the lid and cook on high pressure for 25 minutes. Allow a natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then manually release any remaining pressure.
  7. Remove the bay leaf. Fluff the rice with a fork and adjust seasoning as needed. Add more broth for a thinner consistency if desired.
  8. Serve hot, topped with your favorite garnishes (green onions, cilantro, etc.), and alongside a cool cucumber and onion salad.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

41 g

Sugar

11g

Fat

29g

Carbs

3g