Authentic Louisiana Red Beans and Rice
Enjoy Authentic Louisiana Red Beans and Rice with rich Cajun flavors, just like in Louisiana. Perfect for serving with hot sauce or cider vinegar.
Equipment
- Skillet
- large pot
- 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 then 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: 1cupCalories: 630kcalCarbohydrates: 79gProtein: 24gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 604mgPotassium: 1027mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 97mgIron: 7mg
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