Cajun Red Beans And Rice Recipe

Name: Cajun Red Beans And Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lb. dried red beans, soaked overnight; 2 c. onions, chopped; 1/2 c. green onions, chopped; 1/2 c. chopped green pepper; 1 1/3 Tbsp. minced garlic; 2 Tbsp. minced parsley; 1 lb. hot smoked sausage, cut in 1-inch cubes; 1 large ham bone; cooked rice (enough to serve eight); 1/2 tsp. black pepper; 1/3 tsp. cayenne; 1/3 tsp. crushed red pepper; 2 bay leaves; 1/8 tsp. dried basil; 2 qt. cold water (or more)

Servings: persons

2 lb. dried red beans, soaked overnight
2 c. onions, chopped
1/2 c. green onions, chopped
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
1 1/3 Tbsp. minced garlic
2 Tbsp. minced parsley
1 lb. hot smoked sausage, cut in 1-inch cubes
1 large ham bone
cooked rice (enough to serve eight)
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/3 tsp. cayenne
1/3 tsp. crushed red pepper
2 bay leaves
1/8 tsp. dried basil
2 qt. cold water (or more)

1
Drain beans that have soaked overnight.
2
Add fresh, cold water to cover beans well.
3
Add to this the onions, green pepper, garlic, parsley, ham bone, black, red and cayenne peppers, bay leaves and basil.
4
Bring to a boil.
5
Lower heat and cook slow, but keep bubbling, until beans are tender, about 3 hours.
6
Salt to taste after ham cubes have blended with mixture.
7
Continue cooking until a thick gravy has formed.
8
Add water from time to time during cooking.
9
Serve over rice.

409

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* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lb. dried red beans, soaked overnight, 2 c. onions, chopped, 1/2 c. green onions, chopped, 1/2 c. chopped green pepper, and more.

Yes, Cajun 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.

Cajun Red Beans And Rice

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