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Red Beans and Rice Recipe

Red Beans and Rice Recipe


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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

A classic recipe for Red Beans and Rice, a comforting and flavorful Creole dish featuring andouille sausage, kidney beans, and a blend of aromatic spices. Perfect for a hearty meal that brings the taste of New Orleans to your table.


Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion (diced)
  • 1 green bell pepper (diced)
  • 2 celery stalks (diced)
  • 3 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (more to taste)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 lb andouille sausage (sliced)
  • 2 (15 oz) cans red kidney beans (drained and rinsed) or 1 1/2 cups dried red beans (soaked overnight)
  • 4 cups chicken broth or water
  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • Chopped green onions and hot sauce for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot, sauté onion, bell pepper, and celery until softened.
  2. Add Seasonings: Stir in garlic, thyme, paprika, cayenne, black pepper, and salt; cook until fragrant.
  3. Cook Sausage: Add sliced sausage, brown until cooked through.
  4. Simmer Beans: Stir in beans, broth, and bay leaf. Simmer for 45–60 minutes until creamy.
  5. Adjust and Serve: Remove bay leaf, adjust seasoning, and serve over hot rice with garnishes.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, omit the sausage and use vegetable broth.
  • To make it creamier, mash some of the beans against the side of the pot while cooking.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Creole

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 750mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 48g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg