louisiana red beans and rice

Whitewater, WI
Updated on Apr 15, 2017

I had left over Easter ham and found a recipe on a bag of beans that I tweaked and adapted to my ingredients on hand. The oil I used was garlic infused which added a little extra flavor. Add some Sriracha to serve for those who like a kick!

prep time 20 Min
cook time 3 Hr
method Stove Top
yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups dried small red beans (washed and soaked)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 medium red or green pepper, chopped
  • 4 stalks celery, sliced
  • 5-6 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup ham
  • 1 teaspoon dried crushed thyme
  • 2 - bay leaves
  • - hot sauce - to taste
  • 2 dashes worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • - creole seasoning, to taste (or combination of red and black pepper)
  • 3 teaspoons chicken or ham soup base or bouillon
  • 1 cup white rice
  • - salt and pepper - to taste

How To Make louisiana red beans and rice

  • Step 1
    Drain beans from water they've soaked in. Put in pot, cover with water and boil for approximately an hour or until softened.
  • Step 2
    When beans are almost done,heat half of oil in a dutch oven and add veggies. Saute until softened. Meanwhile, drain beans, then add them to the veggies. Add rest of ingredients (but not the rice) and just cover with water.
  • Step 3
    Bring to boil, then turn down heat and simmer for 1-2 hours until mixture is "creamy".
  • Step 4
    Before beans are done, heat rest oil in another pot. Add rice and stir to coat with oil. Add 1 1/2 cups water. Bring to easy boil, then lower heat to simmer until done.
  • Step 5
    Serve beans over rice, add hot sauce, salt and pepper to taste.

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Ingredient: Beans/Legumes
Method: Stove Top

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