Cajun 15 Beans and Rice

Ingredients

• 20 oz bag Hurst's Cajun 15 Bean Soup Mix
• 1 onion, finely diced
• 1 green bell pepper, finely diced
• 3 ribs celery, finely diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups low sodium vegetable broth
• 3 cups water
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 16 oz portobello mushrooms, chopped
• 10 oz can rotel tomatoes (can sub diced tomatoes)
• 1/2 tsp thyme
• hot sauce, green onion, parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. 1

   Remove beans and separate spice packet. Rinse beans and allow to soak in cold water if desired while prepping the veggies.

2. 2

   Finely chop the onion, green bell pepper, and celery and add to Instant Pot

3. 3

   Add 2 Tbs water or veg broth and press SAUTE. Stir often.

4. 4

   Once veggies have softened, add minced garlic and stir for 20 seconds - then press CANCEL

5. 5

   Add beans, veg broth, water, and stir

6. 6

   Add bay leaves, paprika, and contents of seasoning packet and stir

7. 7

   Attach lid and cook on MANUAL for 30 minutes

8. 8

   Carefully release pressure using a wooden spoon or other tool and carefully remove lid

9. 9

   Add mushrooms and thyme and stir

10. 10

    Make a well in the center and add tomatoes - do NOT stir

11. 11

    Reattach lid and set to SEALING and cook on MANUAL for 15 minutes

12. 12

    Let pressure naturally release - it will take about 45 min

13. 13

    Carefully remove lid and stir - taste for any seasoning adjustment

14. 14

    Serve with rice and garnish with fresh parsley, green onions, jalapenos, and/or hot sauce