Red Beans and Rice Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 40 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 50 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
596 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Red Beans and Rice Recipe
Description
The Red Beans and Rice Recipe is a traditional Southern dish made by simmering soaked red beans with smoked ham, andouille sausage, and a fragrance of onion, bell pepper, celery, jalapeno, and garlic. The seasoning includes Cajun seasoning blend, bay leaves, thyme, sage, salt, and pepper. The beans cook slowly in chicken broth until tender and slightly creamy, blending the smoky, savory flavors throughout.
The cooked beans are served atop a bed of white rice and garnished with chopped parsley and hot sauce as desired. This combination of smoky meat, tender beans, and aromatic spices creates a satisfying and comforting meal. The use of both smoked ham and sausage gives depth and richness to the dish.
This recipe serves about eight people and includes a crock pot variation where the sautéed aromatics and garlic are transferred to a slow cooker with other ingredients to cook on high for 6 to 8 hours for convenience. The optional addition of apple cider vinegar at the end brightens the flavor, and mashing some beans adds creaminess to the texture.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 onion chopped, large
- 1 green bell pepper chopped, large
- 1 jalapeno pepper chopped (optional – I like it for a bit of extra heat)
- 1 celery chopped, stalk
- 2 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 pound smoked ham Or use a ham hock instead, chopped
- 1 pound andouille sausage sliced
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning blend (or use Creole seasonings)
- 4 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon thyme dried
- 1 teaspoon sage dried
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 pound red beans sorted through, rinsed, soaked and drained, dried
- 6 cups chicken broth (or use water)
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar (optional, to brighten up the flavor)
- 4 cups white rice cooked, for serving
- parsley chopped, for serving
- hot sauce Use Crystal for a local hot sauce, to taste
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.
Notes
- This recipe serves approximately 8 as a main course and includes calorie counts with rice.
- For slow cooker cooking, sauté vegetables first and then combine all ingredients in the crock pot; cook on high for 6-8 hours.
- Adjust the heat level using jalapeno and hot sauce to your preference.
- Adding apple cider vinegar at the end enhances brightness of the flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 596 kcal
% 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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