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Red Beans and Rice Recipe
Red beans and rice is a classic dish from Louisiana with creamy beans simmered slowly in a pot with smoked ham, andouille sausage, and lots of spices.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 50 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 596 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 large onion chopped
- 1 large green bell pepper chopped
- 1 Jalapeno pepper chopped (optional – I like it for a bit of extra heat)
- 1 stalk celery chopped
- 2 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 pound chopped smoked ham (Or use a ham hock instead)
- 1 pound andouille sausage sliced
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning blend (or use Creole seasonings)
- 4 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pound dried red beans (sorted through, rinsed, soaked and drained)
- 6 cups chicken broth (or use water)
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar (optional, to brighten up the flavor)
- 4 cups Cooked white rice for serving
- Chopped parsley for serving
- hot sauce to taste Use Crystal for a local hot sauce
Instructions
- Heat a large pot to medium heat and add the oil.
- Add the onion, peppers and celery and cook them until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and smoked ham and cook another minute, stirring, until fragrant.
- Add the andouille sausage, Cajun seasonings, thyme, sage, salt and pepper, red beans and chicken broth. Bring to a quick boil, then reduce the heat.
- Simmer for 90 minutes, or until the beans are tender and slightly creamy. It could take longer. Just keep testing to your desired doneness.
- Stir in the vinegar and mash up the beans a bit with a spoon.
- Serve over rice and garnish with chopped parsley.
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Notes
- Serves 8 as a main course. Calories calculated with rice.
- Heat Factor: Mild
- Crock Pot Red Beans and Rice: To make this recipe in a slow cooker, saute the onions, peppers, celery and garlic in a pan, then transfer to a slow cooker or crock pot with the remaining ingredients.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 6-8 hours, or until the beans are cooked through and creamy to your preference.
Nutrition Information
Calories
596kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
64g
(21%)
Protein
39g
(78%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
76mg
(25%)
Sodium
1218mg
(51%)
Potassium
1411mg
(40%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
988IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
89mg
(9%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 596
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 596kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 64g | 21% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 76mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 1218mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 1411mg | 30% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 988IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 9% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.