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Red Beans and Rice: Discover the Ultimate Recipe!

A classic dish of red beans and rice, featuring tender beans simmered with smoked sausage and served over fluffy rice.
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Prep Time 12 hours
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 14 hours
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Creole
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups dried red beans rinsed and sorted
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 pound smoked sausage sliced
  • 2 cups long-grain white rice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped green onions for garnish

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, soak the red beans in water overnight. Drain and rinse the beans before cooking.
  2. In the same pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, smoked paprika, thyme, cayenne pepper, and bay leaf. Cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the soaked red beans and chicken broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beans are tender. Stir occasionally and add more broth or water if needed.
  5. In a separate pot, cook the rice according to package instructions.
  6. Once the beans are tender, stir in the sliced smoked sausage and season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for another 10 minutes to heat the sausage through.
  7. Serve the red beans over the cooked rice and garnish with chopped green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, omit the sausage and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. Add more vegetables like carrots or zucchini for added flavor.
  • If you prefer a creamier texture, mash a portion of the beans before serving or add a splash of heavy cream just before serving.

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