Pressure Cooker Red Beans And Sausage Recipes

PRESSURE COOKER RED BEANS AND RICE

This is a pressure cooker spin on the New Orleans classic (though we have a slow cooker version, too, if that's more your speed). Pressure cookers have a special way with dried beans, cooking even unsoaked beans quickly and evenly, so that the beans become creamy but retain their shape. Here, you want the beans to be very soft, so that the stew is thick, not brothy. "Monday red beans" are traditionally flavored with a leftover pork bone, so you can use one instead of a ham hock, if you like. If you have a favorite Cajun or Creole seasoning blend, use 1 heaping tablespoon of it in place of the sage, cayenne, garlic, onion and paprika, and taste before adding any salt, since seasoning blends vary in salinity.

Provided by Sarah DiGregorio

Categories dinner, beans, sausages, main course

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

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Steps:

Turn on the sauté setting of a 6- to 8-quart electric pressure cooker and heat the oil. Add the onion, season with salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until limp and translucent, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the celery and bell pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5 to 8 minutes. Add the chopped garlic, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne and sage (if using); grind in a generous amount of black pepper and add 3/4 teaspoon salt. Stir well to combine all the ingredients, then turn off the sauté setting.
Add the beans, sausage, ham hock, bay leaves, thyme and 5 1/2 cups water. Scrape the bottom of the pot to loosen any browned bits. Cook on high pressure until the beans are creamy, 50 minutes to 1 hour.
Turn off the pressure cooker and allow the pressure to reduce naturally for 10 minutes, then release the remaining pressure manually and open the lid. Taste the beans to make sure they are tender, and add salt and cayenne to taste. Using a fork, mash some of the beans against the side of the pressure cooker to make the mixture creamy; you can turn on the sauté setting and let the mixture bubble for a few minutes to thicken, if you like, but it will also continue to thicken as it sits. Discard the bay leaves and thyme sprigs, and pick the meat off the ham hock if you like. Top the beans with hot cooked rice and scallions; serve with hot sauce.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
Kosher salt and black pepper
3 celery stalks, finely chopped
1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
10 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground cayenne, to taste
1/2 teaspoon ground sage (optional)
1 pound dried red kidney beans (no need to soak)
12 ounces smoked pork sausage, preferably Andouille, sliced into 1-inch-thick coins
1 smoked ham hock (about 10 ounces)
3 dried bay leaves
3 fresh thyme sprigs or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Cooked rice, for serving
Sliced scallions, for serving
Louisiana-style hot sauce, for serving

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. -Jennifer Schwarzkopf, Oregon, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

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Steps:

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., Freeze option: Freeze cooled bean mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 774mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

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

PRESSURE-COOKER CAJUN-STYLE BEANS AND SAUSAGE

Beans and rice make the perfect meal because they're well-balanced, an excellent source of protein, and easy to prepare. Sausage adds full flavor to the recipe, and traditional pork sausage lovers won't even notice the switch to chicken sausage. -Robin Haas, Cranston, Rhode Island

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Steps:

Select saute or browning setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Adjust for medium heat; brown sausage. Add broth; cook 1 minute, stirring to loosen browned bits. Press cancel. Stir in beans, tomatoes, vegetables, garlic and seasonings., Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 5 minutes. Let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes; quick-release any remaining pressure. Serve with rice., Freeze option: Freeze cooled sausage mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, stirring gently and adding a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 826mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

Ingredients

1 package (12 ounces) fully cooked spicy chicken sausage links, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch slices
3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cans (16 ounces each) red beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
3 medium carrots, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon pepper
5-1/3 cups cooked brown rice

INSTANT POT® RED BEANS AND RICE WITH SAUSAGE

Red beans and rice that taste like you've spent the whole day in the kitchen come together in a fraction of the time with minimal fuss thanks to your Instant Pot ® or multi-functional pressure cooker.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories Main Dish Recipes Rice Beans and Rice Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

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Steps:

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add oil and let heat about 30 seconds. Add sausage and cook for 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate using a slotted spoon and set sausage aside.
Add onion, bell pepper, and celery to the Instant Pot and cook for 3 minutes. Add garlic, Creole seasoning, thyme, and oregano; cook 2 minutes more. Turn pot off.
Add beans, broth, hot sauce, and bay leaf to the Instant Pot with the vegetables. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure and set the timer for 30 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build.
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
Remove bay leaf from the pot and discard. Add reserved cooked sausage. Select Saute function. Cook, stirring frequently to mash some of the beans and thicken the mixture, for about 10 minutes. Turn off pot and let stand for 10 minutes.
Serve beans over hot cooked rice garnished with parsley and green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.3 calories, Carbohydrate 41.2 g, Cholesterol 21 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 10.4 g, Protein 15.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 815 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
14 ounces andouille sausage, sliced into rounds
1 medium onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 teaspoons Creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's®)
1 teaspoon ground thyme
1 teaspoon oregano
1 pound dried red beans
4 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon hot sauce (such as Louisiana®)
1 bay leaf
4 cups hot cooked rice
¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
3 green onions, chopped