red beans and rice
These Louisiana-style red Beans and Rice combine red beans, andouille sausage, the holy trinity of Louisiana cooking, and a perfect blend of Cajun spices. All simmered low and slow and served over long-grain white rice. This flavor-packed dish is one of our favorite meals. The holy trinity refers to onions, celery, and bell pepper.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
2 Hr 10 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 pound dried red beans (or kidney beans)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or lard)
- 10 ounces andouille sausage, sliced in half inch rounds
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 - ribs celery, chopped
- 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (more or less to taste)
- 2 - bay leaves
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 cups cooked rice for serving
- - hot sauce (optional)
How To Make red beans and rice
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Step 1The night before you cook the ham and beans, rinse the beans and sort through them, removing any pebbles. Add the beans to a large pot, cover them by 2 inches with cold water, and soak covered overnight in the refrigerator. Drain the beans in a colander in the sink and rinse.
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Step 2Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium heat. Add the andouille sausage and cook until brown on both sides. Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon.
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Step 3Heat the remaining vegetable oil if needed. Add the onion, celery, and green bell pepper. Cook over medium-low heat until the onion and celery are soft.
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Step 4Reduce the heat to low and add the garlic, parsley, thyme, oregano, paprika, Cajun seasoning, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1 minute while stirring.
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Step 5Add the beans, bay leaves, and chicken broth to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, and then reduce to a simmer. Simmer for 1-1 1/2 hours.
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Step 6Add the sausage and continue simmering for about 30-40 minutes or until the beans begin to break down and become mashable. Fish the bay leaves out of the pot. Using the back of a spoon, mash some of the beans to thicken the mixture or remove a few cups of beans and veggies and puree them with an immersion blender.
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Step 7While the red beans are simmering, cook the rice. Serve the red beans in a bowl topped with a healthy serving of rice and fresh chopped parsley.
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