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Red Beans and Rice

Red Beans and Rice

A classic Southern dish featuring creamy red beans and flavorful andouille sausage, served over rice.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Natural Release Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Southern
Servings 6 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Electric Pressure Cooker
  • large pot or Dutch oven

Ingredients
  

Oil

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil

Meat

  • 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced into ½-inch-thick rounds

Vegetables

  • 2 medium yellow onions, chopped
  • 1 medium celery stalk, diced
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
  • 7 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced
  • Leaves of 1 bunch fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped

Legumes

  • 1 pound dried red beans

Seasonings

  • 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning such as Tony Cachere's
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • Pinch dried sage
  • 3 pieces bay leaves

For Serving

  • Crystal hot sauce
  • Cooked rice for serving

Instructions
 

Instant Pot Instructions

  • Place 3 tablespoons olive oil in the insert of an electric pressure cooker and turn on to the sauté setting. When the oil is shimmering, add 1 pound sliced andouille sausage and brown, stirring frequently.
  • Transfer the browned sausage to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving the grease behind in the insert.
  • Add 2 medium chopped yellow onions, 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add 7 minced garlic cloves and cook 2 to 3 minutes. Add 1 medium diced celery and 1 medium diced green bell pepper and cook until translucent.
  • Add 1 pound dried red beans and enough water to cover, about 4 cups. Add 1 tablespoon dried basil, pinch of dried sage, and 3 bay leaves. Return the sausage to the insert and stir to combine.
  • Seal the pressure cooker. Set on HIGH pressure for 35 minutes.
  • Allow the pressure cooker to release naturally for 10 to 15 minutes. Uncover and test the beans for doneness.
  • Once the beans are tender, mash some with a potato masher until creamy. If underdone, return to high pressure for 3 minutes and repeat natural release.
  • Stir in 1 bunch of thinly sliced scallions and most of the chopped parsley leaves. Season with kosher salt and hot sauce as needed.
  • Serve hot with cooked rice, remaining parsley, and hot sauce.

Stovetop Instructions

  • Pick through 1 pound dried red beans, discard any shriveled beans, and rinse in a colander. Soak beans in a bowl with cold water for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering. Brown 1 pound sliced andouille sausage and transfer to a plate, leaving the grease behind.
  • Add 2 medium chopped yellow onions, 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Cook until the onions are browned, about 5 minutes. Add 7 minced garlic cloves and cook 1 minute. Add the diced celery and green bell pepper, cooking until soft.
  • Drain the beans and add to the pot. Cover with water and add dried basil, sage, and bay leaves. Return the sausage and stir to combine.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 to 1 ½ hours, stirring occasionally until beans are tender.
  • Mash some beans for a creamy consistency. Stir in scallions and parsley, reserving some for garnish. Season with salt and hot sauce.
  • Serve hot with cooked rice and garnish with remaining parsley and hot sauce.

Notes

Adapted for both Instant Pot and stovetop cooking methods.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 12gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 4mg
Keyword Andouille sausage, comfort food, Creole, Easy Recipe, red beans, rice
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