Red Beans and Rice with Smoked Sausage Recipe

Name: Red Beans and Rice with Smoked Sausage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound red beans dried; 1 each garlic cloves; 1 1/2 pounds sausage smoked, cut up; 1 teaspoon thyme dried; 1 teaspoon black pepper ground; 8 ounces smoked ham shank; 1/2 teaspoon sage; 1 large onions chopped; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 1 x salt; 1 x rice cooked

Servings: persons

1
Place beans in Dutch oven and cover generously with water.
2
Let soak 30 minutes.
3
Add remaining ingredients to beans except salt and rice.
4
Bring to boil over medium high heat.
5
Reduce heat to medium low, cover and simmer until beans are tender, adding more water if necessary, 2 1/2 hours.
6
Add salt to taste.
7
Discard ham bones.
8
Remove about 3 tablespoons of beans from mixture and mash to paste, return to Dutch oven and stir.
9
Simmer 15 more minutes.
10
Serve over hot rice.

383

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound red beans dried, 1 each garlic cloves, 1 1/2 pounds sausage smoked, cut up, 1 teaspoon thyme dried, and more.

Yes, Red Beans and Rice with Smoked Sausage 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 with Smoked Sausage

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