Description
This Red Beans and Rice recipe is a classic Southern dish packed with flavor. Tender red beans, andouille sausage, and a mix of aromatic vegetables come together in a savory broth served over a bed of fluffy rice.
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Ingredients:
- 1 pound dry red beans
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 12 to 14 ounces andouille sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 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
- 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 (or chicken 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 according to the package directions
Instructions
- Soak the beans: Put the dry beans in a large soup pot or bowl, cover with water, and soak for 8 hours or overnight.
- Brown the andouille sausages: Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven, brown the sausage slices, and set aside.
- Sauté the vegetables: Cook onions, celery, bell peppers, and garlic in butter until softened.
- Stir in seasonings and broth: Add salt, oregano, thyme, paprika, cayenne, black pepper, and broth to the pot.
- Add beans and sausage: Rinse soaked beans, add to the pot with sausage.
- Simmer: Add bay leaves, bring to a boil, then simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours until beans are tender.
- Mash the beans: Remove bay leaves, mash some beans, adjust consistency and seasonings.
- Finish and serve: Stir in parsley and green onions, let simmer, then serve over cooked rice.
Notes
- Clean the beans before soaking to remove debris.
- Enhance flavor with a splash of vinegar or lemon juice.
- Vary protein options with ham, pork sausages, or smoked turkey.
- If using canned beans, adjust cooking time accordingly and skip soaking step.
- Store leftovers by refrigerating beans and rice separately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg