Quick Cajun Red Beans & Rice Recipe

Name: Quick Cajun Red Beans & Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 quarts chicken broth (divided); 4 (16 ounce) cans red beans; 2 bay leaves; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 2 teaspoons onion powder; 1 teaspoon salt; to taste cajun seasoning or hot sauce; 1 lb smoked sausage; 1/2 lb bacon; 1 medium onion; 1 medium bell pepper; 2 teaspoons garlic; 3 cups instant rice

Servings: persons

2 quarts chicken broth (divided)
4 (16 ounce) cans red beans
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon cumin
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
to taste cajun seasoning or hot sauce
1 lb smoked sausage
1/2 lb bacon
1 medium onion
1 medium bell pepper
2 teaspoons garlic
3 cups instant rice

1
Slice sausage and dice onion, bell pepper, and bacon.
2
Drain and rinse beans.
3
Add 1 quart + 1 cup of stock to large (5 quart) pot, as well as red beans and all seasonings except garlic.
4
Bring beans to boil for 15 minutes then use a masher to break apart the beans.
5
While the beans are boiling -- Brown sausage & bacon in a skillet. Remove meat from skillet but leave the drippings.
6
Saute onion & bell pepper in skillet until onions are translucent. Add garlic in last few minutes.
7
Add meat, onion, pepper, garlic, & drippings to the pot.
8
Simmer for 15 more minutes, then serve with rice.
9
Add remaining 3 cups to rice cooking pot and prepare rice as directed by instructions.

1037

kcal

Calories

Fat

138

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 quarts chicken broth (divided), 4 (16 ounce) cans red beans, 2 bay leaves, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, and more.

Yes, Quick Cajun Red Beans & Rice falls under the Soups & Stews 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!

Quick Cajun Red Beans & Rice

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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