Aunt Nancy's Cajun Rice and Beans Recipe

Name: Aunt Nancy's Cajun Rice and Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 red onion, chopped; ¾ cup chopped tomato; 1 small green peppers or 1 small red pepper, diced; ¾ cup frozen corn kernels; 1 large bay leaf; ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 14-½ teaspoon black pepper; 1 cup water; 1 (19 1/2 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed (2 cups); 1 ½ cups brown rice; 2 ⅔ cups water or 2 ⅔ cups vegetable broth; ¼ cup green onion, finely chopped (optional)

Servings: persons

3 garlic cloves, minced
1 red onion, chopped
¾ cup chopped tomato
1 small green peppers or 1 small red pepper, diced
¾ cup frozen corn kernels
1 large bay leaf
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
14-½ teaspoon black pepper
1 cup water
1 (19 1/2 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed (2 cups)
1 ½ cups brown rice
2 ⅔ cups water or 2 ⅔ cups vegetable broth
¼ cup green onion, finely chopped (optional)

1
Put the rice and 2 2/3 cups water or broth in a pot, and bring to a boil.
2
Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer about 30 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, prepare the other ingredients.
4
After rice has been cooking 15-20 minutes, continue as follows.
5
In a skillet, soften the onion and garlic in a little water.
6
Stir the next 8 ingredients into the skillet (tomato to pepper).
7
Add the water and bring to a boil.
8
Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.
9
When no water is left on the rice and it's just beginning to stick, remove from the heat and let it stand covered.
10
This is important, to allow it to dry and fluff up a bit before serving.
11
Slightly mash half of the beans.
12
Stir them all into the skillet.
13
Cook partially covered, stirring often, for 10 minutes.
14
Discard bay leaf.
15
Serve over rice, garnished with green onions if desired.

584

kcal

Calories

Fat

124

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 garlic cloves, minced, 1 red onion, chopped, ¾ cup chopped tomato, 1 small green peppers or 1 small red pepper, diced, and more.

Yes, Aunt Nancy's Cajun Rice and Beans falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Aunt Nancy's Cajun Rice and Beans

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