Description
Louisiana Red Beans and Rice is a hearty dish featuring red beans, rice, and spices, often cooked with sausage or ham.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup red beans
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup rice
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 pound smoked sausage, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the red beans and soak them overnight in water.
- Drain the beans and add them to a pot with 4 cups of fresh water.
- Add onion, bell pepper, garlic, thyme, paprika, and sausage to the pot.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until beans are tender.
- Cook the rice according to package instructions.
- Serve the beans over the rice, seasoning with salt and pepper as desired.
Notes
- Use leftover ham for extra flavor.
- Adjust the spice level by adding cayenne pepper.
- Let the dish sit for a few hours for better flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 13g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Louisiana Red Beans and Rice, Red Beans, Rice, Cajun Cuisine