Description
Experience the essence of Cajun cooking with this Louisiana Red Beans and Rice recipe, blending tender beans, smoky sausage, and vibrant spices for a heartwarming meal.
Ingredients
- Dried red kidney beans
- Andouille sausage
- Onion
- Green bell pepper
- Celery
- Garlic
- Tomato paste
- Bay leaves
- Cajun seasoning
- Chicken broth
- Long-grain white rice
Instructions
- Sauté diced onion, bell pepper, and celery in a large pot over medium heat until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and sliced sausage; cook until golden brown (3-4 minutes).
- Stir in soaked red kidney beans, tomato paste, and Cajun seasoning; mix well.
- Pour in chicken broth until ingredients are submerged; bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered for 1 to 1.5 hours until beans are tender.
- Meanwhile, prepare long-grain white rice according to package instructions.
- Serve warm over rice, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 14g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: For vegetarian options, substitute sausage with mushrooms or other veggies. Experiment with different spices to tailor the flavor to your palate. Always soak beans overnight for optimal texture and reduced cooking time.