Red Beans And Rice Recipe

Name: Red Beans And Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. small red beans; 5 c. water; 1 lb. smoked sausage, cut into 1 inch pieces; 1/2 c. butter or margarine; 2/3 c. chopped celery; 2/3 c. chopped onions; 2/3 c. chopped bell pepper; 2 bay leaves; 1 Tbsp. Emeril's Essense seasoning; 1/4 tsp. Tabasco; 1/3 c. chopped fresh parsley; Salt and black pepper, to taste (if needed); Cooked white rice

Servings: persons

1 lb. small red beans
5 c. water
1 lb. smoked sausage, cut into 1 inch pieces
1/2 c. butter or margarine
2/3 c. chopped celery
2/3 c. chopped onions
2/3 c. chopped bell pepper
2 bay leaves
1 Tbsp. Emeril's Essense seasoning
1/4 tsp. Tabasco
1/3 c. chopped fresh parsley
Salt and black pepper, to taste (if needed)
Cooked white rice

1
Rinse the beans and place in a 6-quart Dutch oven. Add water until it is at least 2 inches above the beans.
2
Allow to soak overnight. Drain. Add 5 cups water and bring to a boil.
3
Cook over medium heat for about 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally and adding water, as needed.
4
While beans are cooking, place the sausage pieces in a skillet and cook over medium heat until lightly browned.
5
When the beans are cooked until fork tender, add the sausage pieces and continue cooking over medium heat for 30 minutes.
6
Melt the butter in a skillet and saute the celery, onions, and bell pepper until tender.
7
Add to the beans along with the bay leaves, Essence, and Tabasco.
8
If needed, add more water to the beans.
9
Bring to a boil and continue cooking for about 30 minutes longer.
10
The beans should be very tender and the liquid should have thickened slightly. Remove bay leaves.
11
Stir in parsley. Serve over rice.

401

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* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. small red beans, 5 c. water, 1 lb. smoked sausage, cut into 1 inch pieces, 1/2 c. butter or margarine, and more.

Yes, 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.

Red Beans And Rice

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