Southern Style Red Beans and Rice

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4.8

24 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    2 hrs 15 mins

  • Soaking Time

    8 hrs

  • Total Time

    2 hrs 30 mins

  • Servings

    6 people

  • Calories

    683 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Cajun

Southern Style Red Beans and Rice

Get a taste of Southern comfort food at home with red beans and rice that's full of Cajun flavor and smoky andouille sausage. Go the from-scratch route with dried beans or take the shortcut and use canned beans.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 pound dried red kidney beans
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 4 ribs celery diced
  • 1 medium green bell pepper diced
  • 2 cloves minced garlic 
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 4 whole bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon ground sage
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1-2 teaspoons Cajun Seasoning
  • 16 ounces andouille sausage sliced into 1/4 inch slices
  • 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice
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Instructions

  1. Rinse 1 pound dried red kidney beans thoroughly under cold water, discarding any shriveled beans. Place the beans in a large bowl and cover with water. Let them soak overnight or for at least 8 hours. Drain and rinse the beans again before using.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion, celery, and bell pepper. Cook until the vegetables soften and brown a bit, about 7-9 minutes, stirring frequently.
  3. Add in 2 cloves minced garlic and cook alongside the other vegetables for 2 minutes.
  4. Pour in 8 cups chicken broth and add in drained kidney beans.
  5. Add in 4 whole bay leaves, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon ground sage, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and 1-2 teaspoons cajun seasoning, depending on how strong of a flavor you'd like. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil, then reduce to a low. Simmer uncovered for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  6. Add sliced andouille sausage and continue to simmer for another 30-45 minutes until the beans are soft. Using the back of a spoon, gently mash some of the beans in the pot to help thicken. Add additional salt and pepper to taste.
  7. While the beans are simmering, prepare the rice. Rinse 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a medium saucepan, bring 3 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil. Add the rinsed rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.
  8. Remove bay leaves from the beans before serving. Ladle the red beans over the cooked rice and enjoy!

Notes

  • Shortcut Using Canned Beans
  • Use 3 (15-ounce) cans red kidney beans, drained and rinsed. After sautéing the vegetables and in 5 cups of broth and seasonings, simmer the mixture for about 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Then, add the drained and rinsed canned beans along with the sliced andouille sausage. Continue to simmer for an additional 30 minutes, mashing some of the beans towards the end to thicken the mixture.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 683kcal (34%) Carbohydrates 76g (25%) Protein 36g (72%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 71mg (24%) Sodium 1811mg (75%) Potassium 1522mg (43%) Fiber 13g (52%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 449IU (9%) Vitamin C 22mg (24%) Calcium 124mg (12%) Iron 7mg (39%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 683 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 683kcal 34%
Carbohydrates 76g 25%
Protein 36g 72%
Fat 27g 42%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g 41%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 71mg 24%
Sodium 1811mg 75%
Potassium 1522mg 32%
Fiber 13g 52%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 449IU 9%
Vitamin C 22mg 24%
Calcium 124mg 12%
Iron 7mg 39%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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