Description
These Instant Pot (paid link) Pinto Beans made with turkey sausage are tender, full of flavor, and are perfect served as-is or over a bowl of fluffy rice.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb pinto beans, pre-soaked and drained
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 cup white onion, chopped
- 3 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 lb turkey sausage, sliced
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp sage
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp coriander
- 2 tsp oregano
- 1/4 tsp red cayenne pepper
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 4 cup chicken stock
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 tbsp cornstarch + water
Instructions
- Turn your Instant Pot (paid link) to the “Saute” setting.
- Once heated, add the olive oil, chopped onions, and minced garlic to the Instant Pot (paid link). Cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the turkey sausage and sear for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Change your Instant Pot (paid link) setting to “Pressure Cook” and set the cook time to 45 minutes.
- Add the drained pinto beans, sea salt, black pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, sage, ground cumin, smoked paprika, coriander, oregano, red cayenne pepper, and sugar. Stir.
- Add the chicken stock and coconut milk. Close and lock the lid on the Instant Pot (paid link).
- Once the beans are cooked, allow the Instant Pot (paid link) to natural release for 15 minutes. Quick release and unlock the lid.
- Add cornstarch and water into a small bowl and mix until blended. Add to the beans and stir until combined.
- Serve immediately with rice (optional).
Notes
Pre-soak the pinto beans in a large bowl of cold water for 4 to 6 hours then drain.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Comfort Food
- Method: Instant Pot (paid link)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 635
- Sugar: 22.9g
- Sodium: 5319mg
- Fat: 20.5g
- Carbohydrates: 116g
- Fiber: 40.2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 11mg