Red Beans and Rice
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Red Beans and Rice
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These Red Beans and Rice are the epitome of Southern comfort. Slow-cooked beans infused with spicy sausage, aromatic spices, and a melody of veggies, all served atop perfectly fluffy white rice. Every bite is a heartfelt embrace of tradition and flavor.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound dried red beans soaked overnight, drained and rinsed
- ½ pound smoked sausage sliced
- 1 large onion chopped
- 1 medium green bell pepper chopped
- 2 stalks celery chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 quarts water
- 4 cups cooked long-grain white rice (about 1⅓ uncooked)
- green onions chopped, for serving
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Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned and remove it from the pot, leaving the fat behind.
- Add the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic to the pot and cook until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
- Return the sausage to the pot along with the beans, salt, black pepper, paprika, cayenne, bay leaves, and thyme. Stir everything together until well combined.
- Add the water to the pot and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender.
- To thicken the mixture, use the back of a spoon to mash some of the beans against the side of the pot.
- Serve the beans over cooked rice, garnished with chopped green onions.
Notes
- Bean Prep: Soaking the beans overnight not only cuts down the cooking time but also helps them cook evenly.
- Spice Levels: Feel free to adjust the cayenne pepper based on your heat preference.
- Rice Matters: Use long-grain white rice for the best texture. Cook the rice separately and fluff it with a fork to keep grains separate.
- Leftovers: This dish tastes even better the next day! Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat gently on the stove.
- Vegan Variation: Omit the sausage or replace with a plant-based alternative for a vegan-friendly version.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
395kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
61g
(20%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
560mg
(23%)
Potassium
947mg
(27%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
283IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
80mg
(8%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 395 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 395kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 61g | 20% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 560mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 947mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 283IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 8% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
6 reviews
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