Pressure Cooker Red Beans with Sausage

Ingredients List

• 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

Instructions

1. Add red beans, sausage, bay leaves, Cajun spices, garlic, onion, celery, bell pepper, salt, parsley, and cumin into the pressure cooker. Fill with enough water to cover the ingredients, following the manufacturer's guidelines (do not exceed the fill line). Stir everything together.

2. Close the lid securely and bring the cooker to full pressure on high heat. Once at full pressure, reduce the heat to low and cook for 30 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally, then open the lid, stir the contents, and serve.

Cook's Tip

Note from the Editor:

Cajun seasoning can vary greatly in both heat and salt content, so feel free to adjust it based on your personal preference. You can also create your own Cajun Spice Blend using this recipe.

Nutritional Information (per serving)