INSTANT POT SMOKED SAUSAGE AND POTATOES WITH GREEN BEANS

Prep Time: 2 mins | Cook Time: 2 mins | Pressure Time: 10 mins | Total Time: 14 Min | Yield: 6 Servings

This dish is both delicious and easy! All you need are these simple ingredients which I’m pretty sure you already have! The best thing about this is that it is ready in just about 15 minutes! With the help of the Instant Pot, this recipe was made easy for sure! Try it now!

INGREDIENTS :

• 2 lbs. of potatoes, cubed
• 1 c chicken stock
• 32 oz. canned green beans, drained
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
• 1 lb. smoked sausage, sliced into ½ inch pieces
• 1 tbsp minced onion, optional

DIRECTIONS :

1. Press the “Sauté” button on the Instant Pot. Add olive oil and allow it to become hot.
2. Add the sausage, minced garlic, and onion. Stir and cook for about 3 minutes or until crumbly and aromatic. Turn off the Instant Pot.
3. Pour in the chicken stock, then deglaze the pot by scraping the bottom to get the browned bits.
4. Place the potatoes over the sausage followed by the Cajun seasoning and drained green beans.
5. Cover and seal the Instant Pot, then press the “Pressure Cook” button and cook for about 2 minutes on a high setting.
6. Allow the pressure to release naturally for a few minutes.
7. Stir everything until well incorporated.
8. Serve and enjoy!

Notes:

• Place any leftovers in an airtight container, then put them in the fridge. They can last up to 4 days. Reheat for a few minutes before serving again.
• For a 6-quart Instant Pot, add about 1 cup of chicken stock. 1 1/2 cups for an 8-quart Instant Pot.
• Feel free to use pre-cooked kielbasa for this recipe instead of smoked sausage.
• You can mix 1/4 tsp paprika, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, and 1/2 tsp salt in exchange for Cajun seasoning.

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 384 kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 723mg | Potassium: 1136mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1207IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 7mg