Recipe

Authentic Louisiana Red Beans and Rice

Name: Authentic Louisiana Red Beans and Rice
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound dried red beans, rinsed; 1 (1 pound) package smoked sausage, sliced; 1 bay leaf; 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, or to taste; ½ clove garlic, chopped; ½ onion, chopped; 1 stalk celery, chopped; ½ green bell pepper, chopped; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon dried parsley; ¼ teaspoon ground cumin; 5 cups cold water, or as needed

I am from the South, and red beans and rice is a weekly tradition in my house. This recipe is cooked in no time, thanks to the pressure cooker! Serve over hot cooked rice.

Prep 20mCook 30mTotal 50mServes 8

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Instructions

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.
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.

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