Cajun Meatless Red Beans and Brown Rice

3 ¾ cups water

1 ½ cups uncooked brown rice

1 pound dried red beans

1 onion, finely chopped

1 tablespoon canola oil

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1 tablespoon dried parsley

2 teaspoons chicken stock concentrate (such as Better than Bouillon®)

1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh basil

1 teaspoon dried thyme

½ teaspoon dried oregano

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

¼ teaspoon Creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere s®)

3 bay leaves

water to cover

Combine 3 3/4 cups water and brown rice in a rice cooker. Close and lock lid. Cook according to manufacturer s instructions, about 30 minutes.

Combine red beans, onion, canola oil, garlic, parsley, chicken stock concentrate, basil, thyme, oregano, cayenne pepper, Creole seasoning, and bay leaves in a stovetop pressure cooker. Add enough water to cover.

Close cooker securely and place pressure regulator over vent according to manufacturer s instructions. Cook at high pressure for 22 minutes. Let pressure release naturally according to manufacturer s instructions; unlock lid and remove. Discard bay leaves.

Serve red beans with brown rice.