Pressure Cooker Red Beans and Sausage

Tender red beans, sliced hickory-smoked pork sausage, onion, celery, and bell pepper are spiced with Cajun seasoning in this comforting meal. Best served over hot cooked rice.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 299 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 bay leaf
• ½ onion, chopped
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ green bell pepper, chopped
• 5 cups cold water, or as needed
• 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, or to taste
• 1 (1 pound) package smoked sausage, sliced
• ½ clove garlic, chopped
• 1 pound dried red beans, rinsed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine red beans, sausage, bay leaf, Cajun seasoning, garlic, onion, celery, green pepper, salt parsley, and cumin in pressure cooker. Pour in water to cover, according to manufacturer's directions (do not go over line inside of pot). Stir to combine.

Step 2

Seal lid and bring pot to full pressure over high heat. Reduce heat to low, maintaining full pressure, and cook for 30 minutes. Allow pressure to drop naturally. Remove lid, stir, and serve.