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Red Beans and Rice

Red Beans and Rice is a flavorful dish made with red beans, rice, and often seasoned with sausage or ham.

Preparation

Step 1

Soak beans overnight in water. Drain and rinse.

Step 2

In a large pot, cook sausage until browned. Remove and set aside.

Step 3

In the same pot, cook onions, bell pepper, and garlic until soft. Add beans, chicken broth, bay leaf, and thyme.

Step 4

Simmer for 1-2 hours until beans are tender. Stir in sausage.

Step 5

Serve over cooked rice.

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imagePreparation time10 minutes
imageCooking time2 hours
imageTotal time2 hours 10 minutes
Dinner

Difficulty level

Medium

Dishes

4

Allergens

None

Cuisine

Cajun/Creole Cuisine

Diet type

Non-Vegetarian

Nutrition facts

Rich and hearty with a savory and slightly spicy flavor.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried red beans
  • 4 cups water
  • 1/2 lb andouille sausage, sliced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 cups cooked rice
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