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Red Beans and Rice Recipe
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Red Beans and Rice Recipe

Red beans and rice is a classic dish from Louisiana with creamy beans simmered slowly in a pot with smoked ham, andouille sausage, and lots of spices.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 40 minutes
Total Time1 hour 50 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cajun, recipe, spicy
Servings: 8
Calories: 596kcal
Author: Mike Hultquist

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 1 large green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 jalapeno pepper chopped (optional – I like it for a bit of extra heat)
  • 1 stalk celery chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 pound chopped smoked ham (Or use a ham hock instead)
  • 1 pound andouille sausage sliced
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning blend (or use Creole seasonings)
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried sage
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 pound dried red beans (sorted through, rinsed, soaked and drained)
  • 6 cups chicken broth (or use water)
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar (optional, to brighten up the flavor)
  • 4 cups cooked white rice for serving
  • Chopped parsley for serving
  • Hot sauce to taste Use Crystal for a local hot sauce

Instructions

  • Heat a large pot to medium heat and add the oil.
  • Add the onion, peppers and celery and cook them until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and smoked ham and cook another minute, stirring, until fragrant.
  • Add the andouille sausage, Cajun seasonings, thyme, sage, salt and pepper, red beans and chicken broth. Bring to a quick boil, then reduce the heat.
  • Simmer for 90 minutes, or until the beans are tender and slightly creamy. It could take longer. Just keep testing to your desired doneness.
  • Stir in the vinegar and mash up the beans a bit with a spoon.
  • Serve over rice and garnish with chopped parsley.

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Notes

Serves 8 as a main course. Calories calculated with rice.
Heat Factor: Mild
Crock Pot Red Beans and Rice: To make this recipe in a slow cooker, saute the onions, peppers, celery and garlic in a pan, then transfer to a slow cooker or crock pot with the remaining ingredients.
Cover and cook on HIGH for 6-8 hours, or until the beans are cooked through and creamy to your preference.

Nutrition

Calories: 596kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 1218mg | Potassium: 1411mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 988IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 6mg