Red Beans and Rice
A delicious dish made with red beans, rice, and flavorful seasonings, perfect for a hearty meal.
Equipment
- saucepan
- stockpot
- wooden spoon
Ingredients
Rice and Beans
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 3 cans (15-ounce) small red beans or kidney beans drained and rinsed
Vegetables and Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 medium sweet onion diced
- 2 ribs celery diced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1.5 teaspoons Cajun seasoning salt-free
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
Sausage and Stock
- 1 package (12.8-ounce) smoked andouille sausage thinly sliced
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- In a large saucepan of 2 cups water, cook rice according to package instructions; set aside.
- 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.
- Add onion, bell pepper and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in tomato paste, garlic and Cajun seasoning until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 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.
- Using a wooden spoon, mash beans until slightly thickened, if desired; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Serve immediately, topped with rice and garnished with parsley, if desired.
Notes
Enjoy with a side of cornbread for a classic meal.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 12gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg
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