Red Beans And Rice Cajun Style Recipe

Name: Red Beans And Rice Cajun Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. dried red kidney beans; 2 qt. cold water; 1 ham bone (meaty) or ham cubes; 1/2 lb. link sausage, sliced; 1 bunch green onions; 2 stalks celery; 1 green pepper; 3 medium onions; 4 bay leaves; large pinch of thyme; cayenne pepper to taste; salt and pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1 lb. dried red kidney beans
2 qt. cold water
1 ham bone (meaty) or ham cubes
1/2 lb. link sausage, sliced
1 bunch green onions
2 stalks celery
1 green pepper
3 medium onions
4 bay leaves
large pinch of thyme
cayenne pepper to taste
salt and pepper to taste

1
Rinse beans twice.
2
Put in 4-quart heavy pot.
3
Add water, ham and sausage.
4
Put on medium heat.
5
Chop and add onions, celery and green onions.
6
Add thyme and bay leaves.
7
Reduce heat when it reaches boiling point and cover.
8
Stir every 20 to 30 minutes for 3 hours or until tender.
9
Mash 1/4 of the beans.
10
After cooking, taste and season with Tabasco sauce or cayenne pepper.
11
Ladle beans and sauce over rice to serve hot.

235

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. dried red kidney beans, 2 qt. cold water, 1 ham bone (meaty) or ham cubes, 1/2 lb. link sausage, sliced, and more.

Yes, Red Beans And Rice Cajun Style 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.

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Red Beans And Rice Cajun Style

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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