During Nowruz (the Iranian New Year), a flavorful rice and noodle dish called reshteh polo is frequently served for lunch or dinner. The roasted noodles are available in Iranian markets and online. This dish’s noodles stand in for well-wishes for the next year. In this preparation, crunchy, saffron-flavored potato tahdig is used.
| Prep Time: | 10 mins |
| Cook Time: | 35 mins |
| Additional Time: | 5 mins |
| Total Time: | 50 mins |
| Servings: | 12 |
Ingredients
- 2 medium onions, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 (15 ounce) cans navy beans, drained
- 2 pounds sliced smoked sausage
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 cup apple juice
- 1 (2.5 ounce) package real bacon bits
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese, or to taste
Instructions
- Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot), add oil, and select Saute function. Add onion and saute until soft, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add navy beans, sausage, ketchup, apple juice, bacon bits, brown sugar, cider vinegar, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer’s instructions; set timer for 20 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
- Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer’s instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
- Serve topped with Cheddar cheese.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 383 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 14 g |
| Cholesterol | 58 mg |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 21 g |
| Saturated Fat | 10 g |
| Sodium | 1788 mg |
| Sugars | 11 g |
| Fat | 27 g |
| Unsaturated Fat | 0 g |
Reviews
This was delicious! My family couldn’t get enough. The only change I made, which I recommend, is to brown the sausage pieces with the onions for a few minutes.