New Orleans-Style Red Beans and Rice Recipe

Name: New Orleans-Style Red Beans and Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 cup chopped onions; 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers; 1/2 cup chopped celery; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 2 bay leaves; 1 pound boiled ham cut, into 1/2-inch cubes; 6 ounces smoked sausage, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices (1 cup); 1 pound dried red beans, rinsed and sorted through, soaked overnight and drained; 3 tablespoons chopped garlic; 8 to 10 cups water; Steamed rice

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup chopped onions
1/2 cup chopped bell peppers
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 bay leaves
1 pound boiled ham cut, into 1/2-inch cubes
6 ounces smoked sausage, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices (1 cup)
1 pound dried red beans, rinsed and sorted through, soaked overnight and drained
3 tablespoons chopped garlic
8 to 10 cups water
Steamed rice

1
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
2
Saute the onions, bell peppers, celery, salt, cayenne, black pepper and thyme for about 5 minutes.
3
Add the bay leaves, ham and sausage and saute for 5 to 6 minutes.
4
Add the beans, garlic, and enough water to cover the contents in the pot.
5
Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium, and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally for about 2 hours.
6
Add more water if the mixture becomes dry and thick.
7
Use a wooden spoon to mash about half of the mixture against the side pf the pot.
8
Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for about 1 1/2 hours, or until the mixture is creamy and the beans are soft.
9
Add more water if it becomes too thick.
10
The mixture should be soupy but not watery.
11
Remove the bay leaves and serve with steamed white rice.

1269

kcal

Calories

122

Fat

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 cup chopped onions, 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers, 1/2 cup chopped celery, and more.

Yes, New Orleans-Style 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.

New Orleans-Style Red Beans and Rice

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