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 tablespoon canola oil; 12 ounces andouille sausage, sliced; 2 sweet onions, chopped; 2 celery stalks, chopped; 2 poblano or green bell peppers, chopped; Coarse kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 6 to 8 cloves garlic, very finely chopped; 1 pound red beans, soaked overnight and drained; 2 1/2 quarts water; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika; 3 bay leaves, preferably fresh; 3 green onions, chopped (green and white parts); Hot sauce, to taste; Cooked rice, for serving

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon canola oil
12 ounces andouille sausage, sliced
2 sweet onions, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
2 poblano or green bell peppers, chopped
Coarse kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 to 8 cloves garlic, very finely chopped
1 pound red beans, soaked overnight and drained
2 1/2 quarts water
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
3 bay leaves, preferably fresh
3 green onions, chopped (green and white parts)
Hot sauce, to taste
Cooked rice, for serving

1
Heat the oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat.
2
Add the sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
3
Add the onions, celery and peppers.
4
Season with salt and black pepper.
5
Cook until the onions are soft and translucent, 3 to 5 minutes.
6
Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 45 to 60 seconds.
7
Add the beans and water to the pot.
8
Add the cayenne, white pepper, smoked paprika, bay leaves and green onions.
9
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.
10
Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
11
Discard the bay leaves.
12
Use a potato masher to mash the beans in the pot until the mixture looks creamy.
13
Season well with hot sauce.
14
Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt and black pepper.
15
Ladle into warmed bowls with cooked rice and serve with additional hot sauce on the side.

475

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon canola oil, 12 ounces andouille sausage, sliced, 2 sweet onions, chopped, 2 celery stalks, 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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