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 kidney beans; 2 qt. water; 1 meaty ham bone or thick slice ham, cut into cubes; 1/2 lb. hot sausage; 1 bunch scallions, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 3 medium onions, chopped; large pinch thyme; 4 bay leaves; cayenne pepper or Tabasco; salt; pepper; white rice

Servings: persons

1 lb. dried kidney beans
2 qt. water
1 meaty ham bone or thick slice ham, cut into cubes
1/2 lb. hot sausage
1 bunch scallions, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
3 medium onions, chopped
large pinch thyme
4 bay leaves
cayenne pepper or Tabasco
salt
pepper
white rice

1
Rinse beans twice.
2
Discard any that look bad.
3
Put in a 3-quart or bigger heavy pot.
4
Add water, ham and sausage.
5
Cook, uncovered, on medium heat.
6
While beans are soaking, chop and add scallions, pepper, celery and onions.
7
Then add thyme and bay leaves.
8
When mixture boils, reduce heat and cover; cook for 3 hours, stirring every 20 to 30 minutes.
9
Then, with wooden spoon, mash about 1/4 of the beans.
10
If they don't mash up easily, continue cooking for another 1/2 hour.
11
About 30 minutes before serving, season with a drop or two of Tabasco sauce.
12
Don't use too much.
13
Serve over cooked rice.

225

kcal

Calories

Fat

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. dried kidney beans, 2 qt. water, 1 meaty ham bone or thick slice ham, cut into cubes, 1/2 lb. hot sausage, 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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