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 pound dried, light red kidney beans; 4 quarts water, divided; 2 large yellow onions, chopped; 2 ribs celery with leaves, chopped; 1 large green bell pepper, chopped; 2 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 1/4 teaspoons garlic powder; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 bay leaves; 1 lb. andouille sausage; salt and pepper to taste; 6 servings hot cooked rice; garnishes: grated cheddar cheese and chopped green onions

Servings: persons

1 pound dried, light red kidney beans
4 quarts water, divided
2 large yellow onions, chopped
2 ribs celery with leaves, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 1/4 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 bay leaves
1 lb. andouille sausage
salt and pepper to taste
6 servings hot cooked rice
garnishes: grated cheddar cheese and chopped green onions

1
SOAK THE BEANS: wash and drain beans. In a 4-quart saucepan, combine 2 quarts water and beans and soak overnight.
2
THE NEXT DAY, YOU ARE READY TO GO: The next day, drain the water. Add 2 quarts fresh water. Add yellow onions, celery, and bell pepper to beans and bring to boil. Cover, reduce heat and SIMMER until beans are soft and begin to thicken, about 1 1/2 hours. Do not stir too much or the beans will get mushy. Stir in salt, thyme, oregano, garlic powder, cayenne, bay leaves, and sausage. Simmer until beans are tender, about 30 minutes more.
3
SERVE: Serve beans over hot rice. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with cheese and green onions. Serve with slices of French bread or with cornbread.

729

kcal

Calories

Fat

154

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound dried, light red kidney beans, 4 quarts water, divided, 2 large yellow onions, chopped, 2 ribs celery with leaves, chopped, 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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