Beef
Pressure Cooker Andouille Red Beans and Rice
Once my husband's favorite New Orleans takeout closed, I challenged myself to develop a tasty red beans and rice recipe that I could make at home. This pressure-cooker version is hearty and satisfies his Cajun cravings.
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4
Ingredients
- 6 cups water
- 1 pound dried kidney beans
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 celery rib, sliced
- 1/2 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
- 1/2 medium green pepper, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 to 2 teaspoons louisiana-style hot sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 pound fully cooked andouille sausage links, sliced
- hot cooked rice
- thinly sliced green onions, optional
Directions
- Place the first 12 ingredients in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 20 minutes. Quick-release pressure.
- Stir in sausage. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 17 minutes. Let pressure release naturally. Remove bay leaf. Serve with rice and, if desired, sprinkle with green onions.
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