Authentic Louisiana Red Beans and Rice
Authentic Louisiana Red Beans and Rice, a classic Cajun dish, combines flavorful beans and sausage, perfect for a hearty meal.
Equipment
- large pot
- skillet
- saucepan
Ingredients
- 1 pound dry kidney beans
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 6 cups water for beans
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon dried sage
- 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
- 4 cups water for rice
- 2 cups long grain white rice
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients.
- Rinse beans and soak in a large pot of water overnight.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic in olive oil for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Rinse beans, and transfer to a large pot with 6 cups water. Stir cooked vegetables into beans. Season with bay leaves, parsley, thyme, Cajun seasoning, cayenne pepper, and sage. Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 2 ½ hours.
- Stir sausage into beans, and continue to simmer for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the rice. Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Serve beans over steamed white rice.
Notes
Add a leftover ham bone, ham hock, or bacon for added depth of flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 630kcalCarbohydrates: 79gProtein: 24gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 604mgPotassium: 1027mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 97mgIron: 7mg
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