Cheesy Smoked Sausage and Rice

If you love a warm bowl of rice and sausage, try this cheesy spin on Cajun rice. It’s a complete meal. with vegetables that are super filling, and it comes together in no time. This meal also reheats well in the microwave, which makes it great for meal prep. Excerpted from The “I Love My Instant Pot®” Three-Step Recipe Book by Robin Fields. Available where books are sold.

Course

Main Course

Duration

26 Minutes

Cooking Technique

Pressure Cook, Saute

Keywords

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Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

16 min

Servings

4 Servings

Ingredients

14 ounces smoked sausage, sliced into 1/4"-thick slices
1/2 medium white onion, peeled and chopped
1 medium carrot, peeled and diced
1/2 cup canned diced tomatoes,drained
1 tbsp tomato paste
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp paprika
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed and drained
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions

Press the Sauté button on an Instant Pot® and allow to heat until the display reads Hot. Add sausage, onion, and carrot. Sauté 3 Minutes until vegetables begin to soften and sausage begins to brown.
Press the Cancel button and add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, and paprika. Stir to combine. Pour broth into the pot and use a wooden spoon to scrape any browned bits off the bottom. Stir in rice.
Place the lid on the Instant Pot® and click into place to close. Press the Pressure Cook button and adjust the timer to 3 Minutes. When the timer beeps, let the pressure release naturally for 10 Minutes, then quick-release any remaining pressure until float valve drops. Unlock lid. Stir in cheese until well combined. Serve warm.