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Red Beans And Rice Recipe

Red Beans And Rice Recipe

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  • Author: Elina
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours
  • Total Time: 10 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Southern
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A delicious red beans and rice recipe featuring tender beans and spicy Andouille sausage cooked into a robust dish that’s heavy on authentic flavor. Served over rice, it’s a classic Southern comfort food that’s always a crowd favorite!


Ingredients

Units Scale

Red Beans:

  • 1 pound dry red beans

Sausage:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 12 to 14 ounces Andouille sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices

Vegetables:

  • 1/2 tablespoon butter
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 2 celery ribs, diced
  • 1 small red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 small green bell pepper, diced
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced

Seasonings and Broth:

  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne red pepper, or to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 6 to 7 cups low sodium vegetable broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh green onions, plus more for garnish
  • 1 1/2 cups long grain brown rice or white rice, cooked

Instructions

  1. Soak the beans: Put the dry beans in a large soup pot or a large bowl; cover in water and soak for 8 hours or overnight. Water should come up about 2 inches over the beans.
  2. Brown the Andouille sausages: Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook the sausage slices until browned; set aside.
  3. Sauté the vegetables: Add butter to the pot, then onions, celery, bell peppers, and garlic.
  4. Add seasonings and broth: Stir in salt, oregano, thyme, paprika, cayenne, and pepper. Pour in broth, scraping up browned bits.
  5. Add beans and sausage: Drain and rinse beans; add to pot with sausage.
  6. Simmer: Add bay leaves, bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until beans are tender.
  7. Mash the beans: Remove bay leaves, mash 1 cup of beans, then blend back into the pot.
  8. Adjust: Add water if too thick; adjust seasoning.
  9. Finish and serve: Stir in parsley and green onions, cook for 5 minutes, then serve over cooked rice.

Notes

  • Clean the beans: Check for debris before soaking.
  • Enhance the flavor: Add vinegar or lemon juice if needed.
  • Variety in protein: Use ham or turkey instead of Andouille sausage.
  • Refrigerating leftovers: Store beans and rice separately in airtight containers.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 cups
  • Calories: 424 kcal
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 1123mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Fiber: 9g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg