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 lb dried red kidney beans; 2 quarts water or 2 quarts chicken stock or 2 quarts ham stock; 1 large onion, chopped; ¼ cup vegetable oil; 1 lb smoked ham, cubed; 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced into 1/2 inch slices; 1 cup water; 1 tablespoon chopped garlic; 1 bay leaf; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leave; 2 tablespoons salt

Servings: persons

1 lb dried red kidney beans
2 quarts water or 2 quarts chicken stock or 2 quarts ham stock
1 large onion, chopped
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 lb smoked ham, cubed
1 lb smoked sausage, sliced into 1/2 inch slices
1 cup water
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leave
2 tablespoons salt

1
Pick through beans, removing all bad beans and any other foreign particles.
2
Wash beans well.
3
Place beans in 5 quart pot.
4
Add the 2 quarts of water or stock.
5
Add the onions and bring to a boil.
6
Lower heat and let beans boil slowly for 1 hour.
7
When beans are soft stir well, mashing some against side of pot.
8
Heat oil in a frying pan.
9
Add the ham and sausage and saute in the oil for 5 minutes.
10
Then add the sausage, ham, and oil to beans.
11
Deglaze pan with the cup of water, then pour into beans.
12
Add all other ingredients.
13
Let simmer for 30 minutes.
14
Beans should be nice and creamy.
15
Serve over rice.

565

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb dried red kidney beans, 2 quarts water or 2 quarts chicken stock or 2 quarts ham stock, 1 large onion, chopped, ¼ cup vegetable oil, 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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