Copycat Popeyes Red Beans and Rice - INSTANT POT
As a true Southern gal, and not only Southern but from Louisiana, I know a few things! First of all, I know how to develop great flavor. Secondly, I know how to make a roux, and of course, I know how to make the BEST BISCUITS IN THE SOUTH! (You should check out that recipe) But I also know how to make the Cajun Classics. Whether it's a delicious gumbo, tomato gravy, cornmeal fried okra, or red beans and rice, I've got you covered! And on the menu today is Copycat Popeye's Red Beans and Rice - INSTANT POT style!
Equipment
- 1 Instant Pot
Ingredients
- 1 lb. andouille sausage
- 1 lb. dried red kidney beans
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 yellow onion finely diced
- 1 green bell pepper finely diced
- 2 stalks celery
- 4 cups water
- Hot sauce to taste My favorite is Louisiana of course!
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons onion powder
- 1/2 tablespoon chicken powder
- 1/2 Tony's Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon ground sage
- 3 bay leaves
- Cooked rice to serve
Instructions
- First, place the dry beans in your instant pot and cover them completely with water. Let them soak overnight or all day. (I would let them soak for at least 8 hours. This helps the beans soften up for cooking.)
- Second, pour the soaked kidney beans into a strainer to get rid of the water you soaked them in and rinse.
- Third, take your Instant Pot, turn it on the sauté setting, and pour in 1/4 cup of olive oil.
- Add the chopped andouille sausage and cook until it begins to brown. Then remove the sausage and set aside. You will add them back in at the end once the red beans are finished cooking.
- Next, add the finely diced onion, bell pepper, and celery to the Instant Pot and cook until the vegetables become translucent.
- Add the soaked kidney beans to the instant pot and stir.
- Then, add the garlic powder, onion powder, seasoned salt, thyme, and sage and mix well.
- Add the chicken powder, water, and bay leaves, stir, and cover with the Instant Pot lid.
- If you are using the slow cooker setting, cook for 8-10 hours. If you are using the pressure cooker setting, cook for 2 hours.
- After the pot of red beans are finished cooking, take a potato masher and mash the beans until you get a creamy texture.
- Once you have mashed your red beans, add the chopped smoked sausage and hot sauce to taste and mix.
- Finally, serve your red beans and sausage over fluffy white rice and with a side of cornbread.
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Notes
What are the Macros for Copycat Popeyes Red Beans and Rice - INSTANT POT?
Makes 10 servings (Nutritional information below is for 1 serving = 1 cup)
*** Not including rice ***
Calories – 158.4
Protein – 7.91 grams
Carbs – 5.75 grams (net)
Fat – 12.2 grams