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Instant Pot Andouille Sausage Jambalaya

Instant Pot Andouille Sausage Jambalaya

4.67 from 3 votes
Author: Fork To Spoon
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
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Servings: 4 Servings

Description

Louisiana is known for many delicious dishes, but one of the most well-known is jambalaya. This traditional Creole dish is a rice and sausage casserole that can be made with shrimp or chicken as well. Jambalaya is hearty, flavorful, and perfect for a winter meal. Many Louisiana cooks have their own special recipe for jambalaya, so there are lots of variations out there. But all jambalayas have three main ingredients in common: rice, sausage, and a tomato-based sauce. If you're looking to try some authentic Louisiana cuisine, jambalaya is definitely the dish for you!

Ingredients 

  • 1/2 cup onions, diced
  • 1 cup green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 tablespoons garlic, diced
  • 1 large jalapeno pepper, diced, seeds removed
  • 13 ounces andouille sausage, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons creole seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 1/2 cup long-grain rice
  • 14 ounces diced tomatoes, do not drain
  • 1 3/4 cup chicken broth, or stock
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 bay leaves,
  • 2 tablespoons green onions, diced

Instructions

  • Turn your Instant Pot on to sauté mode. Once it is hot, add in your olive oil and the sausage. Once your sausage has been cooked and browned a bit, remove the sausage from the Instant Pot. Set aside.
  • Next, add your onions and green bell peppers to your Instant Pot. Cook until the veggies are translucent, about three minutes.
  • Add in your garlic and sauté for about a minute. Don’t cook it too long, or it will burn.  You just want to allow all the flavors to mix. Next, add in your jalapeño. Mix well.
  • Add in your creole seasoning, thyme, tomato paste, and salt. Mix well.
  • Stir in the rice. Mix well, ensure that your rice is well incorporated with the rest of the ingredients in your Instant Pot. Sauté for about a minute. Turn off the sauté mode by selecting cancel on your Instant Pot.
  • Add in your diced tomatoes, chicken stock, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well, add in your cooked sausage, green onions, and bay leaves.
  •  Using a wooden spoon, scrape the bottom of your Instant Pot to prevent any burn notices as your Instant Pot may have built up some food residue when sautéing.
  • Close the lid on your Instant Pot by screwing it tightly. Close the valve by pushing it away from you and sealing the lid. Set your Instant Pot to high pressure for seven minutes.
  • Once the timer is complete, allow your instant pot to naturally release for about 15 minutes to ensure that all of the flavors are incorporated, and your rice is fully cooked.
  •  After this, do a manual release by bringing the valve toward you to release the pressure.
  • Plate, serve, and enjoy!

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 624kcalCarbohydrates: 68gProtein: 25gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 77mgSodium: 1297mgPotassium: 857mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1475IUVitamin C: 58mgCalcium: 97mgIron: 4mg