Rinse and sort…

  • 1 (1-pound) package red kidney beans, note: soaking is not needed if you cook the beans for 40 minutes at high pressure. If you do soak your beans, cut the cook time to 20 minutes at high pressure.

Press the SAUTE. It will take about 8-minutes for HOT to appear on the display. Once hot, add…

  • 1 tablespoon virgin olive oil
  • 1 pound Andouille or smoked sausage, sliced

Saute for about 5-minutes or until browned. Remove sausage to a paper towel for use later.

To hot Instant Pot, add…

  • 1/4 stick of unsalted butter
  • 2 cups combination of white onions, celery, and green bell peppers
  • 1 tablesppon parsley flakes
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped

Cook until onions turn soft.

Add…

  • kidney beans (from earlier)
  • sausage (from earlier)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 6 cups water

Stir then put on the Instant Pot lid, set the valve to sealing and press PRESSURE COOK setting to high for 40-mintues.

Once finished, allow the pressure to release naturally for 20 minutes. Then, turn the valve to venting.

Remove lid, and use a spoon or potato masher to mash beans to desired creamy consistency.

Correct seasoning to taste with…

  • fresh cracked black pepper
  • Cajun seasoning
  • Salt

Serve over hot cooked rice