Description
Savory Louisiana Red Beans & Rice is a comforting, flavorful dish that captures the essence of Southern cuisine. This recipe combines tender red kidney beans with smoky sausage, fresh vegetables, and a medley of spices, resulting in a delightful flavor profile that brings warmth to any table. Perfect for gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, this dish is sure to impress family and friends while evoking cherished memories of good food and great company.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried red kidney beans (soaked overnight)
- 1 lb Andouille sausage (sliced)
- 1 medium yellow onion (finely chopped)
- 1 green bell pepper (chopped)
- 2 stalks celery (chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- Green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Soak red kidney beans overnight in ample water. Rinse and drain before cooking.
- In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic, cayenne pepper, and oregano; cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add sliced sausage and soaked beans to the pot; mix well.
- Pour in chicken broth and add bay leaves. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 1 to 1.5 hours until beans are tender, stirring occasionally.
- Remove bay leaves and serve the bean mixture over cooked rice. Garnish with chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg