Pressure Cooker NOLA-Style Red Beans with Rice
Pressure Cooker NOLA-Style Red Beans with Rice delivers creamy, tender kidney beans infused with smoky bacon, porky richness from neck bones, and a bold kick of Cajun spices. The broth turns silky with thyme, oregano, and bay leaves, creating a hearty, comforting bowl. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a laid-back weekend gathering over fluffy white rice.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook1 hr 20 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pressure Cooker NOLA-Style Red Beans with Rice, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 64 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 31
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 29
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 1
Turn on a multifunctional pressure cooker, such as an Instant Pot, and choose the Sauté function. Add olive oil. Add the bacon and pork neck bones to the hot oil. Cook until browned on both sides, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the meat and set it aside. Add the bell pepper, celery, and onion; cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes. Season with white pepper, thyme, garlic powder, oregano, cayenne pepper, Cajun seasoning, and black pepper. Stir in the garlic and continue cooking until the onion is translucent, 2 to 3 minutes.
- 2
Stir the kidney beans, chicken broth, salt, and bay leaves into the vegetables in the pot; mix well to combine. Cancel Sauté mode and return the meat to the pot. Close and lock the lid. Set the vent to Sealing. Select High pressure, following the manufacturer's instructions. Set the timer for 60 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.
- 3
Release the pressure using the natural-release method, following the manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes. Move the valve to Venting and finish releasing the pressure, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
- 4
Remove the pork bones from the pot. Use a fork to separate the meat from the bones and return the meat to the pot. Mix well. Serve with white rice.
- Calories 624.47 kcal High 31%
- Protein 29.77 g Good Source 60%
- Carbohydrate 96.08 g 35%
- Total Fat 14.71 g Moderate 19%
- Saturated Fat 3.46 g Moderate 17%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 62.37 mg High 21%
- Sodium 699.0 mg High 30%
- Dietary Fiber 3.26 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 3.42 g --
- Added Sugars 0.24 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 96.51 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 5.39 mg Good Source 30%
- Potassium 524.74 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 52.7 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 8.26 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Pressure Cooker NOLA Style Red Beans with Rice is made with 19 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bacon, Black Pepper, Cajun Seasoning, and Cayenne Pepper. Each serving provides about 624.47 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pressure Cooker NOLA-Style Red Beans with Rice made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Black Pepper, Cajun Seasoning, Cayenne Pepper, Celery. The full list of 19 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pressure Cooker NOLA-Style Red Beans with Rice?
- About 1 hr 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 1 hr 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 624.47 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pressure Cooker NOLA-Style Red Beans with Rice easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 19 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Pressure Cooker NOLA-Style Red Beans with Rice healthy?
- Pressure Cooker NOLA-Style Red Beans with Rice has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 624.47 calories and 29.77 g of protein, or 60% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 699.0 mg (30% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.46 g (17% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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