Red Beans and Beans Recipe

Name: Red Beans and Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 small green pepper, finely chopped; 1 celery rib, thinly sliced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 ½ teaspoons mccormick cajun seasoning; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon dried thyme; 12 lb dried red kidney beans, rinsed and picked over; 1 large chicken bouillon cube; 3 cups water; 12 lb light kielbasa, cut into 1/4-inch half moons; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 3 cups cooked white rice

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 small green pepper, finely chopped
1 celery rib, thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 ½ teaspoons mccormick cajun seasoning
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried thyme
12 lb dried red kidney beans, rinsed and picked over
1 large chicken bouillon cube
3 cups water
12 lb light kielbasa, cut into 1/4-inch half moons
¼ teaspoon black pepper
3 cups cooked white rice

1
Heat oil in a medium-size skillet over medium-heat.
2
Add onion, green pepper and celery.
3
Cook, stirring, for 7 minutes.
4
Add garlic; cook 1 minute.
5
Scrape contents of skillet into slow cooker.
6
Add cajun seasoning, oregano, thyme, beans, bouillion cube and water.
7
Cook for 3 1/2 hours on high for 5 hours on low or until beans are soft.
8
Stir in kielbasa and black pepper.
9
Cook until heated through.
10
Serve over rice.

2431

kcal

Calories

Fat

451

Carbs

145

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 small onion, finely chopped, 1 small green pepper, finely chopped, 1 celery rib, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Red Beans and Beans 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!

Red Beans and Beans

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Variations & substitutions

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