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red beans and rice recipe

Red Beans and Rice Recipe

This red beans and rice recipe is a comforting Louisiana classic made with tender red beans, smoky sausage, aromatic veggies, and fluffy rice. Perfect for cozy family dinners or meal prep, it’s hearty, budget-friendly, and full of flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine creole, Southern
Servings 6
Calories 420 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb dried red beans or 3 cans, drained and rinsed
  • 12 oz smoked andouille sausage sliced into rounds
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tbsp Cajun or Creole seasoning
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper optional, for heat
  • 6 cups chicken broth or water
  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley or green onions chopped (for garnish)

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot, brown sliced sausage until lightly crisp. Remove and set aside.
  • Add onion, celery, and bell pepper to the pot. Sauté until softened.
  • Stir in garlic, Cajun seasoning, and bay leaves. Cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Add red beans and chicken broth. Stir, then bring to a simmer.
  • Reduce heat and cook until beans are tender and sauce thickens (about 1–1.5 hours if using dried beans; 30 minutes if canned).
  • Return sausage to the pot and simmer 10 more minutes.
  • Serve hot over cooked white rice, garnished with parsley and green onions.

Notes

For creamier beans, mash a few against the side of the pot while cooking.
Adjust spice level with extra cayenne or hot sauce.
Make it vegetarian by skipping sausage and using smoked paprika.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcal
Keyword Cajun beans, Creole rice dish, Louisiana beans, red beans and rice recipe, Southern comfort food
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