Red Beans & Rice Recipe

Name: Red Beans & Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup rice, raw; 2 cups water; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 (20 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained & rinsed; 1 small onion, chopped; 6 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 green pepper, chopped; 2 stalks celery, chopped; ½ cup salsa; 1 tablespoon cumin; 3 dashes piri-piri, sauce or 3 dashes your favorite hot sauce; 1 tablespoon honey (optional) or 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional); 1 dash salt

Servings: persons

1 cup rice, raw
2 cups water
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 (20 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained & rinsed
1 small onion, chopped
6 garlic cloves, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
½ cup salsa
1 tablespoon cumin
3 dashes piri-piri, sauce or 3 dashes your favorite hot sauce
1 tablespoon honey (optional) or 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
1 dash salt

1
Prepare rice as per usual.
2
I always boil up 2 cups of water and then add in the rice.
3
I keep the lid on and simmer on low heat for 5 minutes or so and then I turn off the heat and forget about it.
4
Just don't open the lid as the steam makes everything perfect!
5
Heat up a large cast iron pan with the olive oil.
6
Add in the onions, garlic, celery, green peppers, and crushed dried chilis.
7
Throw in a dash of salt to help the juices flow and stir until everything gets wilty.
8
Next, add in the kidney beans, spices and salsa and stir about until everything is combined and heated through.
9
Taste to adjust spices and add in the rum and the honey if needed.
10
Simmer for a few minutes and then serve in deep bowls on top of the rice.

483

kcal

Calories

Fat

101

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 cup rice, raw, 2 cups water, 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1 (20 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained & rinsed, and more.

Yes, Red Beans & Rice falls under the Snacks & Appetizers 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 & Rice

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