Creole Red Beans And Rice Recipe

Name: Creole Red Beans And Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound dry red kidney beans; 3 quarts water; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 1 onion, chopped; 4 stalks celery, chopped; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons Creole seasoning; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (16 ounce) package smoked sausage, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces; 2 cups water; 1 tablespoon margarine; 1 cup uncooked white rice

Servings: persons

1 pound dry red kidney beans
3 quarts water
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 onion, chopped
4 stalks celery, chopped
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons ground black pepper
2 tablespoons Creole seasoning
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (16 ounce) package smoked sausage, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
2 cups water
1 tablespoon margarine
1 cup uncooked white rice

1
Pick over kidney beans, place into a large bowl, and pour in enough water to cover by several inches. Soak kidney beans overnight.
2
Drain kidney beans, transfer to a large soup pot, and cover with 3 quarts fresh water.
3
Stir in green bell pepper, onion, celery, salt, black pepper, Creole seasoning, and garlic.
4
Cover the pot, place over medium heat, and bring to a boil.
5
Reduce heat to low and simmer until beans are tender, about 4 hours.
6
Mix smoked sausage into the beans; cook an additional 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7
About 30 minutes before serving time, place 2 cups water and margarine into a saucepan and bring to a boil.
8
Stir in rice, return to a boil, and reduce heat to medium-low. Cover the pan and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to stand covered for 5 minutes.
9
Serve red beans over cooked rice.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound dry red kidney beans, 3 quarts water, 1 green bell pepper, chopped, 1 onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Creole 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.

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Creole Red Beans And Rice

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