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 large onion, finely diced; 3 to 4 stalks celery, finely diced; 1 large green or red bell pepper, finely diced; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter or olive oil; 3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning; 1 pound smoked sausage, cubed; 1 pound boneless chicken breast, cubed; 2 to 2 1/2 pounds red beans, soaked overnight; 2 tablespoons fresh garlic, minced; 4 cups chicken broth or stock; 3 bay leaves; 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar; 30 ounces (2 cans) tomato sauce; 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Servings: persons

1 large onion, finely diced
3 to 4 stalks celery, finely diced
1 large green or red bell pepper, finely diced
1 tablespoon unsalted butter or olive oil
3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1 pound smoked sausage, cubed
1 pound boneless chicken breast, cubed
2 to 2 1/2 pounds red beans, soaked overnight
2 tablespoons fresh garlic, minced
4 cups chicken broth or stock
3 bay leaves
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
30 ounces (2 cans) tomato sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped parsley

1
Mix the onion, celery and bell peppers together. In a large stock pot, heat 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil, then add 1/2 the onion/celery/bell pepper mix, 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, smoked sausage and chicken. Heat over medium-high heat for 7 to 10 minutes, or until the vegetables start to soften and gain color. Add the beans to the pot and heat for five minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the chicken broth, red wine vinegar, garlic, bay leaves, remaining Cajun seasoning and remaining onion/celery/bell pepper.
2
Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer on low for 2 hours. During the first hour, only occasionally stir the mixture and ensure the beans are covered with liquid at all times. During the second hour, stir more often to ensure no sticking occurs as the beans will have absorbed most of the liquid by then. After two hours of heating, add the tomato sauce and parsley, then cook for another 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3
Serve over rice and with a side of your favorite Louisiana Hot Sauce.

761

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

118

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 large onion, finely diced, 3 to 4 stalks celery, finely diced, 1 large green or red bell pepper, finely diced, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter or olive oil, 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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