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Red Beans And Rice Recipe

Red Beans And Rice Recipe

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  • Author: Villerius
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours
  • Total Time: 10 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings 1x
  • Category: Stovetop
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Southern

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.


Ingredients

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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

  1. Soak the beans: Put the dry beans in a large soup pot or bowl, cover with water, and soak for 8 hours or overnight.
  2. Brown the andouille sausages: Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven, brown the sausage slices, and set aside.
  3. Sauté the vegetables: Cook onions, celery, bell peppers, and garlic in butter until softened.
  4. Stir in seasonings and broth: Add salt, oregano, thyme, paprika, cayenne, black pepper, and broth to the pot.
  5. Add beans and sausage: Rinse soaked beans, add to the pot with sausage.
  6. Simmer: Add bay leaves, bring to a boil, then simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours until beans are tender.
  7. Mash the beans: Remove bay leaves, mash some beans, adjust consistency and seasonings.
  8. 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