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 large red kidney beans (Camellia); 2 Tbsp. margarine or vegetable oil; 1 onion, chopped; 1 tsp. chopped garlic; 3/4 c. chopped celery; 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 8 to 10 c. water; 3 lb. ham or seasoning salt; 1 1/2 lb. smoked sausage, cut in 1-inch pieces; 1/2 c. chopped green onions; 2 bay leaves; 1/2 tsp. Tabasco sauce or to taste; salt and pepper to taste; 3 c. hot, cooked rice

Servings: persons

1 lb. dried large red kidney beans (Camellia)
2 Tbsp. margarine or vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
1 tsp. chopped garlic
3/4 c. chopped celery
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
1 green bell pepper, diced
8 to 10 c. water
3 lb. ham or seasoning salt
1 1/2 lb. smoked sausage, cut in 1-inch pieces
1/2 c. chopped green onions
2 bay leaves
1/2 tsp. Tabasco sauce or to taste
salt and pepper to taste
3 c. hot, cooked rice

1
Soak beans overnight.
2
Rinse, drain and sort through beans, discarding any that float.
3
Melt margarine in Dutch oven or large skillet.
4
Saute onion, garlic, parsley and green pepper in margarine.
5
Add beans, 8 cups water, ham seasoning, sausage, green onions, bay leaves, Tabasco, salt and pepper.
6
Boil gently, stirring occasionally, for about 1 1/2 hours, or until tender. Add additional water while cooking, if necessary.
7
(Mash a few beans on side of pot to make beans creamy, if desired.)
8
Remove and discard bay leaves.
9
Serve on hot, cooked rice.
10
Yields 6 servings.

900

kcal

Calories

Fat

177

Carbs

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. dried large red kidney beans (Camellia), 2 Tbsp. margarine or vegetable oil, 1 onion, chopped, 1 tsp. chopped garlic, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Red Beans And Rice

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Variations & substitutions

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