Instant Pot® NOLA-Style Vegan Red Beans

These vegan New Orleans-style red beans are prepared quickly and easily in an Instant Pot® for a flavorful side dish.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 55 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 236 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 cups water
• 1 pound dried red beans
• 3 large bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring, or to taste
• 2 cups frozen bell pepper, celery, and onion blend (such as Pictsweet® Farms Sea

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Heat oil; saute frozen vegetable blend and garlic in the hot oil until soft, about 5 minutes. Add beans, followed by water and bay leaves. Turn off Saute function. Close and lock the lid.

Step 2

Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 40 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 3

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for at least 20 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Season with liquid smoke, salt, and pepper. Mix and smash the beans up as you like before serving.