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Awesome Red Beans And Rice Recipe

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Description

Red beans and rice is a classic dish that is popular in the Southern United States. This recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make version of the traditional dish. It is made with tender red beans, savory sausage, and flavorful spices, all cooked to perfection and served over a bed of fluffy white rice. This dish is perfect for a family dinner or a weekend meal with friends.

Prep Time

The prep time for this recipe is approximately 20 minutes.

Cook Time

The cook time for this recipe is approximately 2 hours.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound dried red beans, rinsed and sorted
  • 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced into rounds
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 3 celery stalks, diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 4 cups cooked white rice

Equipment

  • Dutch oven or large pot
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wooden spoon

Method

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, sauté the sausage over medium-high heat until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove the sausage from the pot and set aside.
  2. Add the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic to the pot and sauté until the vegetables are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the bay leaves, thyme, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to the pot and stir to combine.
  4. Add the red beans and chicken broth to the pot and stir to combine.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  6. Remove the bay leaves from the pot and discard.
  7. Use a wooden spoon to mash some of the beans against the side of the pot to thicken the mixture.
  8. Add the sausage back to the pot and stir to combine.
  9. Serve the red beans and sausage over a bed of cooked white rice.
  10. Garnish with sliced green onions or chopped parsley, if desired.

Notes

This recipe can easily be made in a slow cooker. Simply sauté the sausage and vegetables in a skillet, then transfer everything to a slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours.

Nutrition Info

Each serving of red beans and rice (without the rice) contains approximately:
  • Calories: 300
  • Protein: 18g
  • Fat: 16g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 6g

Recipe Tips

  • For a vegetarian version of this dish, simply omit the sausage and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
  • You can use canned red beans if you're short on time, but be sure to drain and rinse them before adding them to the pot.
  • If you like your red beans and rice extra spicy, add more cayenne pepper or hot sauce to taste.
  • This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated for an easy weeknight meal.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Enjoy your delicious and flavorful red beans and rice!


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