Instant Pot® Vegan Red Beans and Rice

Whether served as a side or main dish, this vegan red beans and rice recipe is easy thanks to the Instant Pot®.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 340 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 stalks celery, sliced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning
• 2 teaspoons hot sauce (such as Louisiana®)
• 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1.5 cups dried red beans, rinsed
• 1.25 cups brown rice, rinsed well

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place broth, water, beans, rice, onion, bell pepper, celery, Creole seasoning, garlic, hot sauce, thyme, oregano, and bay leaves in the bottom of a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Stir to combine. Close and lock the lid.

Step 2

Divide among serving dishes and garnish with parsley.

Step 3

Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 50 minutes. Allow 20 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 4

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 15 minutes. Remove the lid, stir, and let stand for 10 minutes to thicken.