Use your pressure cooker and make the best Vegetarian Red Beans and Rice recipe you’ve ever had! It’s warm and spicy and makes the perfect comfort food.
Why Should I Make Instant Pot Red Beans And Rice?
- Fast. These Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice are done in a fraction of the time you expect with the help of your Instant Pot .
- Easy. Pour the ingredients in the Instant Pot , cook pull the meat off of the bone, and enjoy.
- Delicious. Delicious, rich flavors your whole family will love.
- Inexpensive. A great meal to help you stretch your budget.
Outside of your Instant Pot making this an incredibly simple way to make red beans and rice . The flavors in this dish alone would make you want to make this over and over!
For many cultures, rice and beans are a staple food. In my experience, each culture has its own way to make it and adds its own spice mixes to make it unique to them. This Cajun version of Vegetarian Red Beans and Rice is a flavor bomb in your mouth.
Do I Need To Soak Beans Before Instant Pot Cooking?
Realistically, no. You don’t HAVE to soak your beans before cooking them in the Instant Pot. Many people give them a quick rinse and throw them right in.
However, if you have a sensitive stomach or are prone to gassy discomfort from beans, I would highly recommend you soaking these beans before making this recipe. I’ll tell you how to do this quickly below.
How Do You Make Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice From Scratch?
- Soak the red beans for an hour in hot water, or overnight.
- Add beans, ham hocks, vegetables, seasonings, water, and hot sauce to the Instant Pot.
- Cook at high pressure for 15 minutes, and then let the pressure naturally release for 15 minutes.
- Remove the ham hocks (or turkey legs, if you don’t eat ham) and take off the meat.
- Turn on sauté and add a can of Creole cream-style beans.
- Add the meat back to the pot.
- Cook until it all bubbles up thick, or about 10 minutes on sauté.
- Serve over rice.
How Do You Cook Beans In A Pressure Cooker?
Cooking red beans in my pressure cooker is my favorite way to cook them. Each type of beans will have its own set of cooking instructions in the Instant Pot. But no matter the bean, you’ll save tons of time cooking them this way.
If you want to see a cheat sheet for cooking beans and lentils in your Instant Pot, I made this video that should help you! Alternatively, if you want an easy printable you can keep on hand, I made a cheat sheet in a printable version HERE .
For more info on how to cook beans and lentils in your pressure cooker, check out my guide on How to Cook Beans in the Instant Pot !
Are Red Beans The Same As Kidney Beans?
No, they are not. Red beans are a smaller bean than kidney beans. However, there aren’t a ton of differences between the two beans. They can be used similarly in many recipes depending on what you have available in your pantry.
How Do I Thicken Red Beans And Rice?
Believe it or not, I have a sneaky trick for this! I have actually added a can of Creole cream style red beans so that you can get some thickness from them as they cook down.
You can, of course, choose to omit them. If you would rather use only dried beans, increase your dry beans to 1 1/2 cups of dried beans and puré all but 1 cup cooked beans.
How Do I Make These Red Beans Vegetarian-Friendly?
To make a Vegetarian recipe version of red beans and rice, use liquid smoke and tomatoes to add a bit of that umami taste to the dish without the meat. The tomatoes will also help give it a great texture addition it may miss without the meat as well. Vegetarian Instant Pot Recipes are my favorite go-to comfort food.
Tips And Tricks To Make The Best Vegeatarian Red Beans and Rice
- To help thicken the beans at the end, add in a can of Creole cream-style red beans and mix. Alternatively, puré a can of kidney beans and add at the end.
- Cajun red beans, typically include Tasso sausage which is a smoked sausage. However, people often use andouille or ham as well. I have used 2 ham hocks in this recipe, but you could also use turkey legs if you don’t eat ham.
- For a vegetarian version, use liquid smoke and tomatoes to add a bit of that umami taste.
- To save time, soak the dried beans in hot water for an hour, instead of overnight.
- If you would like to add some ham to this or sausage, I would recommend that you wait until the beans are cooked and smashed. Then add in diced ham, and heat the pot on sauté. Cooking diced ham or smoked sausage for 20 minutes will make it complete mush and weird tasting with a mealy mouthfeel. I’ve done this. Never again.
- To prepare ham hocks, remove and Discard the skin (preferably into the mouth of your eagerly awaiting puppy). Then cut off all the meat and add the meat back to the red beans.
- Ham hocks vary in how meaty they are. I usually use two ham hocks, but feel free to add a third if you like more meat in your red beans and rice.
- These beans get better overnight in the refrigerator. To reheat, add water and then either heat on a low flame, or do what I do: Put what you plan to eat into a Dutch oven. Cover with a lid and place in the oven at 300F for 30 minutes. Slow, hands-free, burn-free heating and totally yummy.
- You will need to make the rice separately for this recipe as 15 minutes is too long for white rice and too short for brown rice. See all my pressure cooking rice times and get a printable cheat sheet HERE .
Other Recipes You Might Like
Indian Rajma
- Try this Indian Rajma Red beans version for a change of pace
- This Cajun seafood boil is one of my most popular recipes.
- Jamaican Peas and Rice are another great way to eat red beans
- This C ajun Not-so-dirty rice is also a well-loved recipe.
- I would highly recommend making your own Cajun seasoning with this recipe.
- My Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff is another fantastic Instant Pot recipe.
- If you’re looking for more great rice recipes, check out my Wild Rice Pilaf ! This dish is rich with flavor and is loaded with delightful veggies.
- Looking for more great comfort food dishes? Check out my Keto Meatloaf !
- Instant Pot Basmati Rice - Make basmati rice quickly and easily.
- Charro Beans - Absolutely packed with flavor and easy to make.
Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice
Equipment
- Instant Pot
- SHUN KNIVES
- KITCHENAID IMMERSION BLENDER
Ingredients
- ▢ 1 cup Dried Red Kidney Beans , soaked for 1 hour in hot water, or overnight
- ▢ 1/2 cup Onion , diced
- ▢ 1/2 cup Celery , diced
- ▢ 1/2 cup Bell Peppers , diced
- ▢ 1 cup Canned Tomatoes , or fresh diced
- ▢ 1 tablespoon Minced Garlic
- ▢ 2 teaspoons Cajun Seasoning
- ▢ 1/2 teaspoon Dried Thyme
- ▢ 1/2 teaspoon Dried Sage
- ▢ 2 cups Water
- ▢ 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- ▢ 2 tablespoons Louisiana Hot Sauce
- ▢ 2 Smoked Ham Hocks
- ▢ 1 can Creole Cream Style Red Beans
Instructions
Dump all the ingredients into the Instant Pot, except for the can of cream style red beans.
Cook at high pressure for 15 minutes, and then allow them to naturally release pressure for 15 minutes.
Remove the ham hocks and pull the meat off the bone.
Turn on saute and add in cream-style beans.
Add the ham meat back into the pot.
Cook until it bubbles up thick, or about 10 minutes.
Serve over rice.
Cajun red beans, typically include Tasso sausage which is a smoke sausage. Peopleoften use andouille or ham as well.
For a vegetarian version, use liquid smoke and tomatoes to add a bit of that umami taste.
I have added a can of beans so that you can get some thickness from them as they cook down. You can of course choose to omit them. If you would rather use only dried beans, increase your dry beans to 1 1/2 cups of dried beans and purée all but1 cup cooked beans.
Alternatively purée a can of kidney beans and add at the end.
If you would like to add some ham to this or sausage, I would recommend that you wait until the beans are cooked and smashed. Then add in diced ham, and heat the pot on sauté. Cooking diced ham or smoked sausage for 20 minutes will make it complete mush and weird tasting with a mealy mouthfeel. I’ve done this. Never again.
You will need to make the rice separately for this recipe as 15 minutes is too long for white rice and too short for brown rice. See all my pressure cooking rice times and get a printable cheat sheet HERE .
To prepare ham hocks, remove and discard the skin (preferably into the mouth ofyour eagerly awaiting puppy). Then cut off all the meat and add the meat back to the red beans
Ham hocks differ in how meaty they are. Feel free to use 2-3 ham hocks if you prefer lots of ham in your beans.
If you don’t eat ham you can use a smoked turkey leg instead
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Originally Published September 7, 2019
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Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice
Ingredients
- 1 cup Dried Red Kidney Beans soaked for 1 hour in hot water, or overnight
- 1/2 cup Onion diced
- 1/2 cup Celery diced
- 1/2 cup Bell Peppers diced
- 1 cup Canned Tomatoes or fresh diced
- 1 tablespoon Minced Garlic
- 2 teaspoons Cajun Seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon Dried Thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon Dried Sage
- 2 cups Water
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 2 tablespoons Louisiana Hot Sauce
- 2 Smoked Ham Hocks
- 1 can Creole Cream Style Red Beans
Instructions
Dump all the ingredients into the Instant Pot, except for the can of cream style red beans.
Cook at high pressure for 15 minutes, and then allow them to naturally release pressure for 15 minutes.
Remove the ham hocks and pull the meat off the bone.
Turn on saute and add in cream-style beans.
Add the ham meat back into the pot.
Cook until it bubbles up thick, or about 10 minutes.
Serve over rice.
Cajun red beans, typically include Tasso sausage which is a smoke sausage. Peopleoften use andouille or ham as well.
For a vegetarian version, use liquid smoke and tomatoes to add a bit of that umami taste.
I have added a can of beans so that you can get some thickness from them as they cook down. You can of course choose to omit them. If you would rather use only dried beans, increase your dry beans to 1 1/2 cups of dried beans and purée all but1 cup cooked beans.
Alternatively purée a can of kidney beans and add at the end.
If you would like to add some ham to this or sausage, I would recommend that you wait until the beans are cooked and smashed. Then add in diced ham, and heat the pot on sauté. Cooking diced ham or smoked sausage for 20 minutes will make it complete mush and weird tasting with a mealy mouthfeel. I’ve done this. Never again.
You will need to make the rice separately for this recipe as 15 minutes is too long for white rice and too short for brown rice. See all my pressure cooking rice times and get a printable cheat sheet HERE .
To prepare ham hocks, remove and discard the skin (preferably into the mouth ofyour eagerly awaiting puppy). Then cut off all the meat and add the meat back to the red beans
Ham hocks differ in how meaty they are. Feel free to use 2-3 ham hocks if you prefer lots of ham in your beans.
If you don’t eat ham you can use a smoked turkey leg instead
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Gluten Free Pumpkin Bread is a flavor-packed bite of fall. This pour and cook low carb pumpkin loaf is so delicious you won’t even realize it’s gluten-free!
Why You’re Going To Love It
- Gluten Free . No need to skip some of your favorite fall flavors to maintain your dietary lifestyle. With a few simple modifications, you can indulge in the pumpkin craze like everyone else.
- Easy. Who doesn’t love a great pour and cook recipe ? Mix your wet ingredients, mix your dry ingredients, incorporate both and bake. This is about as straightforward as you can get.
- Low Carb . Believe it or not, pumpkin is low carb! With the right additions, you can turn it into a tasty Keto pumpkin loaf.
- Delicious. Substituting traditional ingredients with a few specialty ingredients doesn’t take away the sweet, rich, and moist flavors and textures in this recipe.
How Many Carbs Are In Keto Pumpkin Bread?
At first glance, it may seem like this Gluten Free Pumpkin Bread has too many carbs to be considered low carb. When you look at overall net carbs, you will see that there are only 8 net carbs per slice.
This is still fairly high in carbs to indulge in daily if you’re living a strict keto lifestyle, but if you’re craving something sweet or need to cure your pumpkin spice craving, it is a fantastic occasional low carb breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Pumpkin Puree - Take care when grabbing this at the grocery store. Ensure you’re purchasing the plain pumpkin puree, not the pumpkin pie filling. The cans have very similar packaging.
- Coconut Flour - Has a natural sweetness without added sugar and is naturally gluten free.
- Almond Flour - Also naturally gluten free but has fewer net carbs than coconut flour. Combining both gives you the best of both worlds for this low carb dessert.
- Swerve - A tasty low carb sweetener that works well in this recipe. You can substitute whatever keto sweetener you prefer.
- Egg - Helps bind the pumpkin bread while baking.
- Butter
- Pecans - The flavor of pecans pairs well with pumpkin and they add a welcome addition of texture.
- Baking Powder
- Salt
How To Make Gluten Free Pumpkin Bread
- Mix together your wet ingredients. Place the Swerve, egg, pumpkin puree, and butter in a large bowl and mix.
- Mix together your dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, mix together the coconut flour, almond flour, baking powder, salt, and chopped pecans.
- Combine all ingredients. Slowly stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until thoroughly combined.
- Bake. Place parchment paper inside of a loaf pan, leaving a small amount of overhang, and pour the pumpkin bread batter inside.
- Serve and enjoy! Bake the pumpkin loaf for the suggested cook time and allow it to rest in the loaf pan for about 10 minutes. Gently pull up the edges of the parchment paper and remove the pumpkin loaf from the pan. Allow it to finish cooling to room temperature and slice into 1" pieces. Serve and enjoy.
Delicious Variations
- Skip the nuts. If you have a nut allergy, or simply aren’t a fan of pecans, just leave them out. It will not impact the overall structure of the pumpkin bread at all.
- Swap the nuts. If pecans aren’t your favorite or you don’t want to make another trip to the grocery store, you can swap out walnuts for another low carb option to add texture to your pumpkin loaf.
- Add some chocolate. Pumpkin and chocolate are a classic flavor combination and for good reason. They’re absolutely delightful when paired together. To keep it low carb, toss in a few sugar-free chocolate chips before baking.
- Make a tasty frosting. Combine cream cheese, Swerve powdered sugar, butter, heavy cream, and vanilla to create a delicious keto cream cheese frosting to spread over the top.
How Long Does It Last?
There are a couple of different ways you can store Pumpkin Bread, depending on how long you want to make it last.
If you’re sharing with several other people in your household, or plan on taking some to share with your coworkers, you can keep it in a container at room temperature for around four days.
If you’re the only one digging into this low carb dessert, you can extend its life by a few days by placing it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. You can expect it to last about a week if stored this way.
Can You Freeze Gluten Free Pumpkin Bread?
Yes! You can freeze pumpkin bread and enjoy it up to months later. This is great if you’re wanting to bake a double batch to use up the whole can of pumpkin puree at once.
To freeze gluten free pumpkin bread, prepare the recipe as written and let it cool. Once it reaches room temperature, tightly wrap the loaf in aluminum foil. Place the foil-wrapped loaf inside of a freezer bag or airtight freezer container and date it.
You can expect your low carb pumpkin bread to last up to 3 months in the freezer before the flavor and texture begin to deteriorate.
More Gluten Free Dessert Recipes
Do you have a sweet tooth, but are trying to skip the gluten? Now you can have your cake and eat it too! Try one of these perfectly sweet gluten-free desserts:
- Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake
- Gluten Free Chocolate Cake
- French Silk Pie
Gluten Free Pumpkin Bread
Ingredients
- ▢ 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- ▢ 2 cups Superfine Almond Flour
- ▢ 1/2 cup Coconut Flour
- ▢ 1/2 cup Swerve
- ▢ 3 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice
- ▢ 1/2 tbsp Baking Powder
- ▢ 1/3 cup softened butter
- ▢ 4 Eggs
- ▢ 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
- ▢ 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Place the Swerve, egg, pumpkin puree, and butter in a large bowl and mix.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the coconut flour, almond flour, baking powder, salt, and chopped pecans.
- Slowly stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until thoroughly combined.
- Place parchment paper inside of a loaf pan, leaving a small amount of overhang, and pour the pumpkin bread batter inside.
- Bake the pumpkin loaf for 45 minutes and allow it to rest in the loaf pan for about 10 minutes. Gently pull up the edges of the parchment paper and remove the pumpkin loaf from the pan. Allow it to finish cooling to room temperature and slice into 1" pieces. Serve and enjoy.
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