Ingredients

Makes 4 Servings

Small Red Beans (about 2 cups)

Onion chopped

Bell pepper chopped and seeded

Celery chopped

Shredded carrots (if you have them)

3 med garlic cloves, minced

1 t thyme

1 t smoked paprika

2 bay leaves

¼ t cayenne pepper

¼ t black pepper

4 c veg broth

1 c water

1 t red wine vinegar (plus a splash after the beans are cooked)

Directions

• Soak your beans in brine (4 qts water and 3 T salt) for 8-24 hours.
  

• Sauté onions, pepper, and celery until translucent, add garlic. I also added shredded carrots. Add the remaining ingredients and cook in the Instant Pot for 15 minutes. 

• Once done, add a splash of red wine vinegar.

• Serve with rice - and cornbread!