Cajun Red Beans And Rice Recipe

Name: Cajun Red Beans And Rice Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb Dry pinto beans (2 c.); 4 c. Uncooked AM Rice (Medium or possibly Long Brown); 1 1/2 c. Finely minced celery; 1 1/2 c. Finely minced onions; 1 1/2 c. Finely minced green pepper; 5 x Bay leaves; 1 tsp White pepper; 3/4 tsp Cayenne pepper; 1/2 tsp Black pepper; 1 tsp Tabasco sauce, optional (according to taste); 2 tsp Thyme; 1 1/2 tsp Garlic pwdr; 1 1/2 tsp Oregano; 1 1/2 tsp Paprika; 6 ounce Tomato paste

Servings: persons

1 lb Dry pinto beans (2 c.)
4 c. Uncooked AM Rice (Medium or possibly Long Brown)
1 1/2 c. Finely minced celery
1 1/2 c. Finely minced onions
1 1/2 c. Finely minced green pepper
5 x Bay leaves
1 tsp White pepper
3/4 tsp Cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp Black pepper
1 tsp Tabasco sauce, optional (according to taste)
2 tsp Thyme
1 1/2 tsp Garlic pwdr
1 1/2 tsp Oregano
1 1/2 tsp Paprika
6 ounce Tomato paste

1
Cover beans with water and soak overnight.
2
Drain and rinse before cooking.
3
Combine beans with 5 c. water and bring to a boil.
4
Reduce heat, cover and simmer 45 min to 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
5
Add in another 4 c. water and add in celery, onion, bell pepper, bay leaves, and remaining ingredients.
6
Cook till beans are tender and begin breaking up.
7
Cook rice.
8
To serve, mound 3/4 c. rice on plate and spoon generous serving of beans over the rice.
9
(Yield: For a Crowd)

1110

kcal

Calories

Fat

237

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: 1 lb Dry pinto beans (2 c.), 4 c. Uncooked AM Rice (Medium or possibly Long Brown), 1 1/2 c. Finely minced celery, 1 1/2 c. Finely minced onions, and more.

Yes, Cajun Red Beans And Rice Recipe 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!