Description
Smoky, savory, and oh-so-satisfying, this fast and easy Vegan Creole Beans is positively bean heaven and sure to please the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium yellow onion, fine dice
- 2 celery ribs, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 Tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon tomato paste
- 1 ½ cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 ½ cups water
- 2 Tablespoons reduced-sodium tamari
- 1 Tablespoon distilled white vinegar
- ½ teaspoon liquid smoke
- 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
- 2 [15 oz. cans] kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 Tablespoons dried minced onions
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried crushed thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 ¼ teaspoons smoked paprika
- ¼ to ¾ teaspoon sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Step: Place the garlic powder, onion powder, dried minced onions, bay leaves, thyme, parsley, oregano, mustard powder, chili powder, sweet paprika, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper in a small bowl and mix well.
- Step: Add the diced onion, celery, green bell pepper, minced garlic, tomato paste, vegetable broth, water, tamari, white vinegar, liquid smoke, maple syrup, kidney beans, and the spice mix to the Instant Pot; stir well to combine.
- Step: Set the Instant Pot to Manual Pressure High for 5 minutes.
- Step: Press Cancel and allow to sit for 2 minutes, then perform a Quick Release.
- Step: Remove the lid, taste, and stir in the optional cayenne pepper.
- Step: Allow the beans to sit for 5 minutes for the flavors to marry before serving over steamed rice or a baked potato.
Notes
Leftovers keep for 4-5 days in the refrigerator. This dish freezes well; thaw in the refrigerator overnight for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 11 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Vegan Creole Beans, plant-based, oil-free, gluten-free, Instant Pot beans, kidney beans