Spicy and Flavorful Instant Pot Red Beans

Learn how to make perfectly cooked and seasoned red beans in the Instant Pot. This recipe is packed with spices and flavors that will leave you craving for more. Serve these red beans as a main dish or as a side with rice or cornbread.

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried red beans
• 6 cups water
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Rinse the red beans and pick out any debris. Place them in the Instant Pot.
2. Add water, onion, garlic, bell pepper, celery, cajun seasoning, thyme, oregano, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper to the Instant Pot.
3. Close the lid and set the Instant Pot to high pressure for 30 minutes.
4. Allow the pressure to release naturally for 15 minutes before manually releasing any remaining pressure.
5. Open the lid and stir the red beans. If they're not fully cooked, press the 'saute' button and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes.
6. Serve the red beans hot with rice or cornbread.

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