Red Beans and Rice
This classic Red Beans and Rice recipe is bold and flavorful. Packed with tender beans and spicy sausage, this comforting meal is sure to fill you up!
Servings: 6
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup long grain white rice/or basmati rice
- 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 12 ounces smoked andouille sausage sliced
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 2 celery stalks diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1½ tsp cajun seasoning
- 3 cups chicken broth unsalted
- 2 (16 ounce cans) red beans drained and rinsed
- ½ tsp Cayenne
- ⅛ tsp ground sage
- 1 tsp salt more to taste
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper more to taste
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley diced
Instructions
- Prepare the rice by combining the rice with 2 cups of water in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low and let cook for about 20 minutes. Remove from heat, keeping rice covered and set aside.
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large stockpot or Dutch oven.
- Add in the sliced sausage and cook until the sausage starts to get some color.
- Add the onion, green bell pepper, and celery. Allow this to cook for about 5-6 minutes, until the veggies are just starting to get tender.
- Add in the garlic and cajun seasoning. Stir to combine. Allow this to cook for about 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth, stir in the red beans. Add in the cayenne, ground sage, and bay leaf. Add in salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring to a boil, cover and reduce the heat to low. Cook covered for 15 minutes. Remove the lid and continue to cook, stirring occasionally.
- Using a wooden spoon, gently mash the beans to help thicken.
- Serve over rice and garnish with fresh parsley.
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Notes
- Vegetarian option: easily make this a meat free meal by removing the sausage, and switching out the chicken broth for a vegetable broth.
- Storage & Freezing: Let the red beans cool then move into a freezer safe container and store in the freezer for up to 3 months. To thaw, remove to the refrigerator overnight and reheat on the stovetop until warmed through. Prepare the rice fresh when serving.
- Spice: If preparing this dish for children, or people who are unable to eat spicy foods a couple swaps can make a big difference. Swap the andouille sausage for a regular smoked sausage without the spice. Remove the cayenne pepper. And start with a lower amount of cajun seasoning and add according to taste.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 481kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 1268mg | Potassium: 988mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 683IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 6mg