Description
This Instant Pot Smoked Sausage and Potatoes with Green Beans recipe is a quick and flavorful one-pot meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. The smoky sausage, tender potatoes, and crisp green beans come together with Cajun seasoning for a delicious dish.
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Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced onion (optional)
- 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1 cup low sodium chicken stock *for 3 or 6-quart model
- 1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken stock *for 8-quart model
- 2 pounds potatoes, cubed
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 32 ounces canned green beans, drained
Instructions
- Turn Instant Pot to saute: Add 1 teaspoon olive oil and allow it to heat up for a minute.
- Add sausage and onion: Saute for 2-3 minutes until sausage browns and onions soften. Turn off the Instant Pot.
- Add chicken stock: Scrape up browned bits, then add potatoes and Cajun seasoning.
- Add green beans: Layer them on top.
- Cook: Seal the Instant Pot, set to high pressure for 2 minutes. Allow natural pressure release for 5 minutes.
- Stir and serve: Mix ingredients together before serving.
Notes
- Use low sodium stock for reduced salt content.
- Adjust cook time for desired potato consistency.
- Choose nitrate-free, lower sodium sausage for a healthier option.
- Leftovers store well for up to 4 days but do not freeze.
- Opt for fresh green beans if preferred over canned.
- Speed up prep by layering ingredients directly in the Instant Pot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 685mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 63mg
