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Red Beans and Rice
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Red Beans and Rice

This Red Beans and Rice recipe brings together creamy red beans simmered with smoky andouille sausage and aromatic vegetables, served over fluffy basmati rice. The slow simmering thickens the beans while blending the flavors of garlic, Cajun seasoning, and hot sauce, offering a hearty and comforting dish that balances spice and richness. It's a practical choice for a filling meal that combines protein, vegetables, and grains in one pot.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course

Ingredients

  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 (12.8-ounce) package andouille sausage thinly sliced, smoked
  • 1 onion diced, medium sweet
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 2 celery diced, ribs
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Cajun seasoning salt-free
  • 3 (15-ounce) cans small red beans drained and rinsed, or kidney beans
  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1 bay leaf
  • salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • 2 tablespoons parsley chopped fresh leaves

Instructions

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  1. In a large saucepan of 2 cups water, cook rice according to package instructions; set aside.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Working in batches, add sausage, and cook, stirring frequently, until sausage is lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes; set aside.
  3. Add onion, bell pepper and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Stir in tomato paste, garlic and Cajun seasoning until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  5. Stir in red beans, chicken stock, hot sauce, bay leaf and sausage; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Uncover; continue to simmer until reduced, an additional 15 minutes.
  6. Using a wooden spoon, mash beans until slightly thickened, if desired; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  7. Serve immediately, topped with rice and garnished with parsley, if desired.