Description
Savor this Louisiana red beans rice dish that brings bold flavors and tradition to your table Discover a classic comfort meal worth making
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of dried red beans
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 smoked sausage (Andouille or Kielbasa), sliced
- 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning
- 4 cups of vegetable or chicken broth
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 can of diced tomatoes (optional)
- Chopped green onions (optional)
- Hot sauce (optional)
- Chopped parsley (for garnish)
- Extra hot sauce (for garnish)
Instructions
- Soak the dried red beans overnight in a bowl of water.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and bell pepper, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Stir in the sliced sausage and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned.
- Add the soaked beans, Cajun seasoning, bay leaves, and broth. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally until beans are creamy and tender.
- Season to taste with salt, pepper, or hot sauce. Remove bay leaves.
- Serve the beans over rice, garnished with parsley, green onions, and hot sauce as desired.
Notes
A comforting dish of Louisiana Red Beans and Rice that combines simplicity with rich flavors, capturing the essence of New Orleans cuisine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 14g
- Protein: 20g