Description
Experience the comforting flavors of Louisiana with this hearty and flavorful Red Beans and Rice recipe. Packed with smoky sausage, aromatic vegetables, and perfectly seasoned beans, this dish is perfect for a family meal or a gathering with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb dried red beans, soaked overnight and drained
- 1 lb smoked sausage or andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Creole seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 bay leaves
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- Cooked white rice (for serving)
- Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Soak Beans: Soak dried red beans overnight. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics and Sausage: In a large pot, sauté onion, bell pepper, and celery until softened. Add garlic and sausage, cooking until sausage is browned.
- Simmer Beans: Add Creole seasoning, cayenne pepper (if desired), bay leaves, and red beans. Pour in broth to cover beans fully. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cooking for 2 hours or until beans are tender.
- Mash Beans (Optional): For a creamier texture, mash some of the beans against the pot’s side.
- Serve: Serve the beans over cooked white rice, garnished with chopped green onions and parsley.
Notes
- Adjust the level of cayenne pepper based on your spice preference.
- This dish tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Louisiana/Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg