5.0 from 9 votes
Red Beans and Rice
Red Beans and Rice. This classic recipe is so easy to make! Bold and flavorful, this comforting meal is sure to fill you up with tender beans and spicy sausage.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 447 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American , Creole
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 12 ounces smoked andouille sausage (sliced)
- 1 Small onion diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 2 celery stalks diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ½ teaspoons Cajun Seasoning
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 (15.5-ounce) cans red beans drained and rinsed
- ½ teaspoon cayenne
- ⅛ teaspoon ground sage
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup long grain white rice or basmati
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- To prepare the rice, combine 1 cup long grain white rice with 2 cups water, in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low and let cook for about 20 minutes. Remove from heat, keeping rice covered, and set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil over medium heat in a large stockpot or Dutch oven. Add in 12 ounces smoked andouille sausage (sliced) and cook until the sausage starts to get some color.
- Add 1 small onion diced, 1 green bell pepper diced, and 2 celery stalks diced. Allow this to cook for about 5-6 minutes, until the veggies are just starting to get tender.
- Add in 3 cloves garlic minced and 1 ½ teaspoons Cajun seasoning. Stir to combine. Allow this to cook for about 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in 3 cups chicken broth, and 2 (15.5-ounce) cans red beans. Add in ½ teaspoon cayenne, ⅛ teaspoon ground sage, and 1 bay leaf. Add 1 teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper.
- Bring to a boil, cover and reduce the heat to low. Cook covered for 15 minutes. Remove the lid and continue to cook, stirring occasionally. Using a wooden spoon, gently mash the beans to help thicken.
- Serve over rice and garnish with 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
447kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
51mg
(17%)
Sodium
1296mg
(54%)
Potassium
681mg
(19%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
535IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Calcium
58mg
(6%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 447
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 447kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 1296mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 681mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 535IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 6% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.