Easy To Make Authentic Louisiana Red Beans and Rice Recipe

Are you seeking a spicy, hearty rice dish? This real Louisiana red beans and rice recipe is inexpensive and has a delicious Cajun flavor. This mouthwateringly traditional meal combines andouille sausage with garden-fresh vegetables, zingy spices, and long grain rice. Discover everything there is to know about this savory cuisine, from serving suggestions to advice on

picking the ideal beans. 

Prep Time: 25 mins

Cook Time: 3 hrs 5 mins

Additional Time: 8 hrs

Total Time: 11 hrs 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1 pound dry kidney beans
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 6 cups water
• 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
• 2 cups long grain white rice

Directions

1. Rinse beans, and then soak in a large pot of water overnight.
2. In a skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. For 3 to 4 minutes, sauté onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic in olive oil.
3. Rinse, add the beans to a big pot with 6 cups of water. Beans and cooked veggies are combined. Bay leaves, parsley, thyme, Cajun seasoning, cayenne pepper, and sage are used as seasonings. After bringing to a boil, turn down the heat to medium-low. for 2 1/2 hours, simmer.
4. Stir sausage into beans, and continue to simmer for 30 minutes.
5. 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.

How to Store Louisiana red beans and rice?

In order to prevent mushiness, leftover red beans should be kept apart from rice. Refrigerate for up to a week after putting each component in its own sealed container. Put single portions of cooled rice and a corresponding amount of beans into freezer bags to store leftovers. Freeze for up to three months after tightly sealing the bags.

Some quick tips

Here are tips that will help your recipe turn out the best:

• Beans should be soaked prior to cooking for easier digestion and faster cook time.
• Dicing vegetables beforehand is always a time saving activity.

Nutrition Facts

• Calories 630
• Total Fat 24g      
• Saturated Fat 7g              
• Cholesterol 33mg            
• Sodium 604mg 
• Total Carbohydrate 79g
• Dietary Fiber 10g             
• Total Sugars 3g
• Protein 24g
• Vitamin C 17mg
• Calcium 97mg   
• Iron 7mg             
• Potassium 1027mg

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