Genuine Louisiana-style red beans and rice
630kcal
24gram
24gram
79gram
25mpreparing time
35mcooking time
8madditional time
1h 8mtotal time
Looking for a hearty rice dish with a kick? This authentic Louisiana red beans and rice is a budget-friendly recipe with incredible Cajun flavor. Andouille sausage joins garden-fresh vegetables, zesty spices, and long grain rice in this deliciously down-home recipe. Learn all about this boldly savory dish, including tips on choosing the best beans and what to serve alongside it.
dry kidney beans
1 lb
olive oil
0.3 cup
onion, chopped
1 l
green bell pepper, chopped
1 pc
celery, chopped
2 l
minced garlic
2 l
water
6 cup
bay leaves
2 pc
dried parsley
1 l
dried thyme
1 tsp
Cajun seasoning
1 tsp
cayenne pepper
0.5 tsp
dried sage
0.3 tsp
andouille sausage, sliced
1 lb
water
4 cup
long-grain white rice
2 cup
Steps
1.Step 1
Collect all necessary components.
2.Step 2
Soak the beans in a large pot of water overnight after rinsing them.
3.Step 3
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic in the olive oil for 3 to 4 minutes.
4.Step 4
Rinse beans, 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 1/2 hours.
5.Step 5
Combine sausage with beans and let the mixture simmer for 30 minutes.
6.Step 6
Meanwhile, cook the rice. Bring water and rice to a boil in a pot. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Serve the beans over the cooked white rice.