Pressure Cooker Red Beans and Sausage
Pressure Cooker Red Beans and Sausage brings tender beans and smoky pork together with onion, celery, and bell pepper, all punched up with Cajun seasoning. It’s savory, hearty, and richly spiced, perfect for ladling over hot rice on a chilly evening or for a satisfying weeknight dinner. The slow-building warmth and sausage depth make it a comforting, one-pot classic.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pressure Cooker Red Beans and Sausage, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 1 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 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
- 42
- Metabolic
- 39
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 43
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Add the red beans, sausage, bay leaf, Cajun seasoning, garlic, onion, celery, green pepper, salt parsley, and cumin to the pressure cooker. Add water to cover, following the manufacturer's guidance (do not exceed the fill line). Stir to mix.
- 2
Lock the lid and bring the cooker to full pressure over high heat. Lower the heat to maintain full pressure and cook for 30 minutes. Let the pressure drop naturally. Remove the lid, stir, and serve.
- Calories 183.11 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 9.52 g Moderate 19%
- Carbohydrate 17.67 g 6%
- Total Fat 9.18 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 3.19 g Moderate 16%
- Trans Fat 0.31 g High --
- Cholesterol 30.35 mg Moderate 10%
- Sodium 439.46 mg Moderate 19%
- Dietary Fiber 5.78 g Good Source 21%
- Total Sugars 9.67 g --
- Added Sugars 6.33 g Moderate 13%
- Calcium 33.59 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.55 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 413.17 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 113.07 mcg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin C 3.53 mg Low Source 4%
- 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 Red Beans and Sausage is a Cajun and Creole dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cajun Seasoning, Celery, Dried Bay Leaves, and Dried Parsley. Each serving provides about 183.11 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pressure Cooker Red Beans and Sausage?
- It is a Cajun and Creole recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Pressure Cooker Red Beans and Sausage made of?
- The main ingredients are Cajun Seasoning, Celery, Dried Bay Leaves, Dried Parsley, Dried Red Beans. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Pressure Cooker Red Beans and Sausage?
- Explore these Cajun and Creole side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Pressure Cooker Red Beans and Sausage?
- About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 183.11 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pressure Cooker Red Beans and Sausage easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Pressure Cooker Red Beans and Sausage healthy?
- Pressure Cooker Red Beans and Sausage has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 183.11 calories and 9.52 g of protein, or 19% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 439.46 mg (19% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 3.19 g (16% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 6.33 g (13% 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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