Instant Pot® Vegan Red Beans and Rice

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 70 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

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

Ingredients

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

Directions

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.
2 Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 50 minutes. Allow 20 minutes for pressure to build.
3 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.
4 Divide among serving dishes and garnish with parsley.