Bayou Red Beans And Rice Recipe

Name: Bayou Red Beans And Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound dried kidney beans; 6 ounces lite smoked sausage, cut into 1/4-inch-thick pieces and halved; 6 cups water; Vegetable cooking spray; 1 1/2 cups chopped onion; 1 1/2 cups chopped celery; 3/4 cup chopped green onions; 2/3 cup chopped green pepper; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon hot sauce; 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon pepper; 2 teaspoons low-sodium Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper; 2 bay leaves; 4 cups cooked long-grain rice (cooked without salt or fat); Fresh oregano sprigs (optional)

Servings: persons

1 pound dried kidney beans
6 ounces lite smoked sausage, cut into 1/4-inch-thick pieces and halved
6 cups water
Vegetable cooking spray
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
1 1/2 cups chopped celery
3/4 cup chopped green onions
2/3 cup chopped green pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon hot sauce
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons low-sodium Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
2 bay leaves
4 cups cooked long-grain rice (cooked without salt or fat)
Fresh oregano sprigs (optional)

1
Sort and wash beans; place in a Dutch oven. Cover with water to depth of 2 inches above beans; let soak 8 hours. Drain and rinse beans.
2
Combine beans, sausage, and 6 cups water in Dutch oven. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
3
Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion and next 5 ingredients; saute 5 minutes or until tender. Add vegetable mixture, hot sauce, and next 7 ingredients to beans, stirring well. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 1 1/2 hours or until beans are tender. Remove and discard bay leaves. Serve over 1/2-cup portions of rice. Garnish with oregano sprigs, if desired.
4
To Freeze: Spoon bean mixture (without rice) evenly into 4 labeled heavy-duty, zip-top plastic bags. Freeze up to 1 month.
5
To Serve Two: Thaw 1 (2-serving) bag in refrigerator or microwave oven. Place bean mixture in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until thoroughly heated. Serve over 1/2-cup portions of rice.

901

kcal

Calories

Fat

192

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound dried kidney beans, 6 ounces lite smoked sausage, cut into 1/4-inch-thick pieces and halved, 6 cups water, Vegetable cooking spray, and more.

Yes, Bayou Red Beans And Rice falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Bayou Red Beans And Rice

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