Louisiana Red Beans and Rice Recipe

Name: Louisiana Red Beans and Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ⅓ cups water, divided; 1 ½ cups basmati rice; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 cup diced onion; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 30 ounces red kidney beans or 30 ounces pink beans, rinsed; 6 ounces bacon, chopped; ½ cup chopped celery; 1 tablespoon finely chopped celery leaves; ½ cup diced bell pepper; 14-½ teaspoon chipotle peppers or 14-½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Servings: persons

4 ⅓ cups water, divided
1 ½ cups basmati rice
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 cup diced onion
2 teaspoons minced garlic
30 ounces red kidney beans or 30 ounces pink beans, rinsed
6 ounces bacon, chopped
½ cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon finely chopped celery leaves
½ cup diced bell pepper
14-½ teaspoon chipotle peppers or 14-½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

1
Combine 3 1/3 cups water, rice, and salt in a large saucepan.
2
Bring to a simmer and reduce heat to low.
3
Cover and cook until water is absorbed, about 45 minutes.
4
About 10 minutes before rice is ready, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
5
Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until the onion is lightly colored and tender (about 3 minutes).
6
Place 1 cup beans in a small bowl and mash.
7
Add the mashed beans and the whole beans, the remaining 1 cup of water, bacon, celery, celery leaves, bell pepper, and chipotle/cayenne to the skillet.
8
Simmer, stirring occasionally until the liquid has thickened into a gravy and the vegetables are crisp-tender.
9
Serve spooned over rice.

934

kcal

Calories

Fat

134

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ⅓ cups water, divided, 1 ½ cups basmati rice, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Louisiana 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.

Louisiana Red Beans and Rice

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