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: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 cups chopped onions; 1/2 cup chopped celery; 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers; 4 bay leaves; 4 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 pound smoked ham hocks; 1/2 pound boiled picked pork meat; 1 pound dried red beans, rinsed and sorted over, soaked and drained; 3 tablespoons chopped garlic; 10 cups chicken stock, or water; 4 cups cooked white rice; 1/4 cup chopped green onions

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups chopped onions
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped bell peppers
4 bay leaves
4 sprigs fresh thyme
1 pound smoked ham hocks
1/2 pound boiled picked pork meat
1 pound dried red beans, rinsed and sorted over, soaked and drained
3 tablespoons chopped garlic
10 cups chicken stock, or water
4 cups cooked white rice
1/4 cup chopped green onions

1
In a large saucepan, heat the oil.
2
When the oil is hot, add the onions, celery, and bell peppers to the saucepan.
3
Season the vegetables with salt and cayenne.
4
Saute the vegetables for 5 minutes, or until the vegetables start to wilt.
5
Add the bay leaves, thyme, ham hocks, and pork meat and saute for 5 to 6 minutes.
6
Add the beans, garlic, and stock or water.
7
Bring the liquid up to a boil and reduce to a simmer.
8
Cook for about 2 hours, uncovered.
9
Add more stock or water if the mixture becomes dry and thick.
10
Use a wooden spoon to mash 1/4 of the mixture.
11
Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for about 1 1/2 hours, or until the beans are tender and creamy.
12
Add more liquid if it is too thick.
13
The mixture should be soupy, but not watery.
14
Remove the bay leaves and thyme sprigs.
15
To serve ladle into bowls with rice.
16
Garnish with green onions.

2278

kcal

Calories

Fat

194

Carbs

247

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 cups chopped onions, 1/2 cup chopped celery, 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers, 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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