⏳ Yield & Time

Yield: 2 servings

Preparation Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

🍽 Ingredients

• 1 cup Long-grain red rice
• 2 cups Chicken broth
• 1/2 lb Andouille sausage
• 1 cup, diced Bell peppers (assorted colors)
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper

📖 Instructions

1. First things first, grab your 6-quart Instant Pot and give it a quick rinse. You know, just to be nice.
2. Next up, dice those bell peppers. I like to use a mix of colors—red, green, and yellow—for a pretty presentation and a little extra flavor. About 1 inch pieces are perfect.
3. Now, chop your sausage into bite-sized pieces. I'm using Andouille sausage today; it gives it a delightful kick. About 1/2-inch pieces are great.
4. Time to get cooking! Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the Instant Pot and saute the sausage on the 'saute' function until browned. This adds a lovely depth of flavor. Don't be afraid to get a little crispy!
5. Once the sausage is looking delicious, toss in those peppers. Saute them for about 3-5 minutes, until they start to soften up a bit. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
6. Now, we're going to add the rice. Give it a quick rinse. This helps remove excess starch and prevents it from becoming too sticky. Measure 1 cup of long-grain red rice.
7. Pour in 2 cups of chicken broth into the Instant Pot. You can use vegetable broth if you're making a vegetarian version.
8. Throw in a pinch of salt and pepper to taste. Don't be shy! A little seasoning goes a long way.
9. Give everything a good stir to combine all those yummy ingredients. Now it’s time to seal the lid and set the valve to 'sealing.'
10. Select the 'manual' or 'pressure cook' function and set the timer for 10 minutes. Once the timer goes off, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes and then quick-release any remaining pressure.
11. After the 10 minutes of natural pressure release carefully open the lid. If the rice looks a tad dry, stir in 1-2 tablespoons of water to make it nice and moist.
12. Fluff the rice with a fork and that's it! Serve immediately, and enjoy this delicious one-pot meal. Don't forget to garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro, if you're feeling fancy.
13. Optional: If you want to add some extra flavor, try adding a bay leaf while the rice cooks. Just remember to remove it before serving!

📝 Notes

• For spicier rice, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
• Feel free to substitute any type of sausage you prefer. Pork, chicken or even vegetarian sausage would work well