Layered Red Beans and Rice Recipe

Name: Layered Red Beans and Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium onions, peeled and thinly sliced; 2 medium green peppers, chopped; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 garlic clove, mined; 2 (16 ounce) cans red kidney beans; 1 cup Burgundy wine (or any good robust red wine); 1 bay leaf; 2 tablespoons tomato paste (I sometime use catsup if I don't have paste open); 34 lb smoked sausage, thinly sliced; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1
Saute onions and green pepper in butter for about 5 minutes.
2
Stir in garlic, and add beans.
3
In another pan bring the wine and bay leaf to a boil.
4
Add the tomato paste to hot wine and stir until dissolve.
5
Arrange beans and sliced sausage in layers in a 9x13-inch casserole.
6
Salt and pepper each layer.
7
Remove bay leaf from the wine mixture and pour this over top of beans and sausage.
8
Bake at 350F for 40-50 minutes.
9
Serve over rice.
10
Note; I am posting as it appears in the cookbook, however I do saute in olive oil and it turns out fine and turkey sausage works.

206

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* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 medium onions, peeled and thinly sliced, 2 medium green peppers, chopped, 3 tablespoons butter, 1 garlic clove, mined, and more.

Yes, Layered 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Layered Red Beans and Rice

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