Cajun Red Beans and Rice
Get this recipe. Smoked Beef Sausage and hearty red beans are served over rice. Using a pressure cooker makes this dish easy on any night of the week.
Cook Time: 1 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 4
Ingredients: 11
Ingredients
Preparation
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Step 1
Combine beans, onion, pepper, celery, Creole Seasoning, garlic and bay leaf in 6-quart electric pressure cooker. Pour broth over bean mixture; stir to combine.
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Step 2
Close and lock pressure cooker lid. Use beef, stew or high-pressure setting on pressure cooker; program 50 minutes on pressure cooker timer. Use quick-release feature to release pressure; carefully remove lid. Remove bay leaf; discard. Remove 1/3 bean mixture into medium bowl. Mash bean mixture with potato masher until thick and creamy; return to pressure cooker. Add sausage. Close and lock pressure cooker lid; cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. Use quick-release feature to release pressure; carefully remove lid and stir. (This recipe was tested in an electric pressure cooker at high altitude. Cooking at an altitude of less than 3000 feet may require slightly less cooking time. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions.)
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Step 3
Divide rice between 4 bowls; top with sausage and bean mixture. Garnish with onion.
Nutrition Information
622 Calories
9.4g SAT FAT
29g PROTEIN
7.4 mg IRON
2.2 mg ZINC
* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet
Nutrition information per serving: 622 Calories; 198 Calories from fat; 22g Total Fat (9.4 g Saturated Fat; 0.6 g Trans Fat; 0.5 g Polyunsaturated Fat; 0.3 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 52 mg Cholesterol; 3024 mg Sodium; 74 g Total Carbohydrate; 11.1 g Dietary Fiber; 29 g Protein; 7.4 mg Iron; 1114 mg Potassium; 4.6 mg NE Niacin; 0.5 mg Vitamin B6; 0.1 mcg Vitamin B12; 2.2 mg Zinc; 10.9 mcg Selenium; 49.4 mg Choline.
This recipe is an excellent source of Dietary Fiber, Protein, Iron, Potassium, Niacin, and Vitamin B6; and a good source of Selenium.
Safe Handling Tips:
- Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.
- Separate raw meat from other foods.
- Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
- Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
- Wash all produce prior to use.
- Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes.
- Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
- Refrigerate leftovers promptly.
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This sounds great! Do you have a crockpot version??