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Instant Pot Gluten-free Red Beans & Rice (Gluten, dairy, egg, peanut & tree nut free; meatless option)

April 17, 2017 by Megan Lavin 21 Comments

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A spicy yet easy way to use up dried beans (no soaking required!) that comes together quickly in you Instant Pot. Full of flavor and perfect over Texmati RiceSelect brown rice, this is a filling meal that can be meat-less, and makes a ton–which you can use to feed a crowd, or this freezes great to save for another busy night.

This post is sponsored by Texmait RiceSelect, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice by AllergyAwesomeness

I don’t know about you–but I try to keep a little food storage on hand. With how many natural disasters there are nowadays I try to keep some allergy-friendly essentials in my pantry lest we couldn’t get to a store for a little bit. Two of the main staples are brown rice and lots of dried beans. They last forever, they’re inexpensive, they’re filling and they are free of the top-8-allergens.

Since my son is allergic to multiple grains, rice is a staple at our house and we have it with almost every meal, so we rotate through that no problem. The beans on the other hand…well…I always have good intentions of giving those a soak and using them up–but inevitably I buy canned because I often don’t plan ahead–which is why I’m so glad that I found another recipe that specifically calls for dried beans to help me use them up.

Gluten-free Red Beans and Rice by AllergyAwesomeness

My love of red beans and rice goes back to my single days when I could buy a boxed mix and enjoy that spicy goodness. Since those typically have wheat in them, I’d kind of forgotten about it.

Then, once I did remember I wanted it back in my life, I kept only finding recipes that relied heavily on a store-bought spice mix. Most call for Tony’s–which I used to be a ginormous fan of. But, with allergy warnings, I have long given up (if anyone knows anyone at the company–please talk to them!). I was always so dissatisfied with the rice and beans feeling they were bland without that. That was until one day I tweaked this recipe that not only calls for spices, but also uses Worchershire sauce, hot sauce and red wine vinegar which really gives it a great punch!

Allergy-friendly Red Beans and Rice by AllergyAwesomeness

While this has a great kick and flavor level to it, it’s not too hot. Even my children eat it, and my older son will even eat it for leftovers for a few days!

So to recap, it’s inexpensive, uses up your pantry staples, your kids will eat it and it is made quickly and easily in the Instant Pot…need I say more?

Texmati Gluten-free Brown Rice

OK–just one more thing: I loved having this over Texmati RiceSelect brown rice. I love brown rice because as mentioned before, my son doesn’t’ have many grains, so it helps me feel better knowing he’s getting a whole grain. I have directions on how to make the rice in the Instant Pot, or you can do it on the stove top if you’ve already put your bean mixture in the Instant Pot. I find it is still soft and helps me soak up all the goodness of the beans on top of it.

Enjoy this flavorful classic, Red Beans and Rice, made gluten-free (and not to mention it’s naturally dairy, egg, peanut & tree nut free too)!

No Soak Red Beans and Rice Recipe by AllergyAwesomeness

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Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice by AllergyAwesomeness

Instant Pot Gluten-free Red Beans & Rice (Gluten, dairy, egg, peanut & tree nut free; meatless option)

Yield: 8 cups
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

A spicy yet easy way to use up dried beans (that requires no pre-soaking!) that comes together quickly in you Instant Pot. Full of flavor and perfect over Texmati RiceSelect brown rice, this is a filling meal that can be meat-less, and makes a ton--which you can use to feed a crowd, or this freezes great to save for another busy night.

Ingredients

  • 1 large red onion, diced small
  • 2-3 Tablespoons. olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons minced garlic
  • 2 tsp. dried thyme
  • 2 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1 and 1/2 tsp salt
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 pound dried red kidney beans, rinsed
  • 1 cup Cajun spiced chicken sausages (dice into pieces about the size of the cooked beans, this equaled about 2-3 sausage links for me, feel free to do more or less--can be omitted if you want this meatless)
  • 4 cups homemade chicken stock or canned chicken broth, make sure it's gluten-free
  • 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, some have gluten--read the labels!
  • 1 tsp. Tabasco Sauce (or your favorite brand of hot sauce--do more or less to taste)
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 2 tsp. red wine vinegar
  • 3 cups cooked Texmati RiceSelect brown rice for serving (see stove top or instant pot directions below!)

Instructions

  1. BEANS INSTRUCTIONS:
  2. Turn your Instant Pot to the saute function. Add the olive oil, and once hot, add the diced onion. Stir frequently until the onion is softened. Next, add the garlic and spices and cook until fragrant. Turn the Instant Pot to the off/warm function (otherwise the saute function gets too hot and starts to burn your garlic) and add the rest of your ingredients (other than the rice.)
  3. Once everything is added and has been stirred, place your lid on, and turn the steam value to seal. Hit the "bean" function and allow it to run its 30 minute cycle. I have found that just one cycle, on unsoaked beans is not enough, so once it finishes, I hit it again. Two cycles seems to be just right--and that is worth not pre-soaking to me! After it's finished cooking, allow it to de-pressurize on it's own. Give it a good stir and serve that spicy goodness over your pre-cooked rice.
  4. RICE INSTRUCTIONS:
  5. Stove top: If you want to make the rice over the stove, in a medium sauce pan add 1 and 1/2 cups brown rice to 3 cups of water. Bring this to a boil, then place a lid on it and turn the heat down to medium-low (you want it just barely simmering). Cook for 45 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork and serve.
  6. Instant pot: I find I like to do this for time and so that I can make a big batch. Since we eat rice several times a week I'll do this about once a week. Turn the Instant Pot to saute and pour 1 Tablespoon of olive oil and 1 teaspoon of salt. Next, add your brown rice and stir to coat in the warm oil. Turn it to off/warm (otherwise the saute function will be so hot, your water will steam up and you'll lose the right quantity of water). Then, add 2 and 1/2 cups of water. Turn your Instant Pot to manual and set it for 26 minutes. Allow it to cook and de-pressurize on it's own. Fluff with a fork and serve immediately, or store in an air-tight container in your fridge for 3-5 days. When you are warming it up from the fridge, add 1-2 Tabelspoons of water, and vent the lid on one corner. Toss it in your microwave for 1 minute on high. Fluff and serve.
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Cuisine: American / Category: Instant Pot Dinner

Adapted from: Kalyn’s Kitchen

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Instant Pot Gluten-free Red Beans and Rice (No soak!) by AllergyAwesomeness


Do you want other bean inspired recipes? Check out some of my favs:

Potato, Bean & Sausage Instant Pot Soup (Gluten, dairy, egg, soy, peanut & tree nut free; top-8-free)

Gluten & Dairy Free Potato & Sausage Soup. Dinner recipe by AllergyAwesomeness.com

Ham and Bean Soup (Gluten, dairy, egg, soy, peanut & tree nut free; top-8-free)

Ham & Bean Soup (Gluten, dairy, egg, soy, peanut & tree nut free; top 8 free) Dinner recipe by AllergyAwesomeness.com

Slow Cooker Sante Fe Chicken (Gluten, dairy, egg, peanut & tree nut free; soy-free option)

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Filed Under: Dairy Free, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Main Dish, Slow Cooker

About Megan Lavin

Hi! I'm Megan, a mom to four kids, two with multiple food allergies & one with EOE. I'm a published cookbook author that constantly tweaks recipes to make them allergy friendly--it's an addiction. I share every recipe & tip with you, to help you eat like you did before food allergies & dietary restrictions. You can still be awesome, even with food allergies!

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  1. James

    August 30, 2020 at 1:58 AM

    Red beans are very nutritious

    Reply
  2. Gabriel

    July 20, 2020 at 8:16 PM

    Love the recipe (among others that I have tried)! Thanks for the recipes and awesome website!

    Reply
    • Megan Lavin

      July 21, 2020 at 9:27 PM

      I so appreciate the kind feedback, thanks! If you haven’t yet, clicking the rating stars in the recipe card help google know you liked it too. Thanks!

      Reply
  3. Dianne

    May 27, 2020 at 9:06 PM

    we are huge rice fans and when I made this dish everyone raved about it will definitely make it again!

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    • Megan Lavin

      May 29, 2020 at 9:15 PM

      I’m thrilled to hear you liked it. I so appreciate you letting me know!

      Reply
  4. Roger

    May 14, 2020 at 8:44 PM

    Such a warm and comforting meal!

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    • Megan Lavin

      May 16, 2020 at 1:08 PM

      I really appreciate your feedback. Thank you!

      Reply
  5. Anthony Allen

    March 12, 2020 at 8:13 PM

    Wow! I think this Instant Pot Rice and Beans sounds and LOOKS amazing! I think even my kids will love it!

    Reply
    • Megan Lavin

      March 14, 2020 at 10:11 AM

      I’m so glad to hear it. Enjoy 🙂

      Reply
  6. Rimmy

    February 27, 2020 at 8:28 PM

    Hey! I would love to see more instant pot recipes! We just got one from our registry and I have no idea how to use it ? Please keep tagging them!

    Reply
    • Megan Lavin

      February 28, 2020 at 12:29 PM

      Hi! If you google: “instant pot + allergy awesomeness” it will bring up all of mine. I also have a cookbook that has 60 instant pot recipes: https://amzn.to/2PAoZui (affiliate link)

      Reply
  7. Sharon @ What The Fork

    April 20, 2017 at 8:28 AM

    This looks really delicious! I need to get an instant-pot!

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    • allergyawesomeness@gmail.com

      April 26, 2017 at 9:55 AM

      Thank you! And yes, I have been pleasantly surprised how much I like my instant pot

      Reply
  8. Agness of Run Agness Run

    April 19, 2017 at 11:31 AM

    I love your recipes, especially because you prepare healthy and allergy-free dishes! Keep up the great work.

    Reply
    • allergyawesomeness@gmail.com

      April 26, 2017 at 9:56 AM

      That’s so nice of you to say. Thank you! I’ve got hungry boys to feed that both have food allergies, so keep it up I will 🙂

      Reply
  9. Amanda

    April 18, 2017 at 7:46 AM

    My daughter would love these! I haven’t used my instant pot nearly enough, but I have a little one who asks for rice and beans every day!

    Reply
    • allergyawesomeness@gmail.com

      April 18, 2017 at 8:57 PM

      Smart girl! Rice and beans are such a delicious staple!

      Reply
  10. Tasting Page

    April 17, 2017 at 8:23 PM

    I love my Instant Pot and agree that beans are the best in there. Can’t wait to try your recipe!

    Reply
    • allergyawesomeness@gmail.com

      April 18, 2017 at 8:57 PM

      Seriously–I don’t know how I lived without my instant pot!

      Reply
  11. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

    April 17, 2017 at 3:47 PM

    I’m so glad I was sent an Instant pot finally! So fun to use!

    Reply
    • allergyawesomeness@gmail.com

      April 18, 2017 at 8:55 PM

      It really is. I wondered if it would be like some of my other kitchen gadgets and just collect dust, but I use mine at least once a week!

      Reply

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