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: 1/2 lb. dry kidney beans, rinsed; 1/2 lb. dry pinto beans, rinsed; 4 c. water; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (14 1/2 oz. or 16 oz.) can diced tomatoes; 1 (4 oz.) jar diced O'sage pimiento, drained; 1 large green pepper, chopped; 1 large red pepper, chopped; 1 c. celery, chopped; 4 c. chicken broth; 2 bay leaves; 1 large onion, chopped; 1/4 c. snipped fresh parsley; 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. ground cumin; 1 Tbsp. vinegar and hot cooked rice; 1 tsp. paprika

Servings: persons

1/2 lb. dry kidney beans, rinsed
1/2 lb. dry pinto beans, rinsed
4 c. water
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (14 1/2 oz. or 16 oz.) can diced tomatoes
1 (4 oz.) jar diced O'sage pimiento, drained
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 large red pepper, chopped
1 c. celery, chopped
4 c. chicken broth
2 bay leaves
1 large onion, chopped
1/4 c. snipped fresh parsley
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1 Tbsp. vinegar and hot cooked rice
1 tsp. paprika

1
Place beans in a Dutch oven with water.
2
Bring to a boil; simmer 2 minutes.
3
Remove from heat.
4
Cover and let stand 1 hour. Drain and rinse beans.
5
Return to Dutch oven with broth, garlic and bay leaf; bring to a boil.
6
Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 1/4 hours.
7
Stir in all remaining ingredients.
8
Cover and simmer for 1 hour or until beans and vegetables are tender and gravy is thick.
9
Remove bay leaves.
10
Serve over rice.
11
This dish keeps well.
12
Also good served with corn bread.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb. dry kidney beans, rinsed, 1/2 lb. dry pinto beans, rinsed, 4 c. water, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Red Beans And 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!

Red Beans And Rice

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Variations & substitutions

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