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Authentic Louisiana Red Beans and Rice

Authentic Louisiana Red Beans and Rice

Authentic Louisiana Red Beans and Rice, a dish full of Cajun flavor, is a family favorite served with hot sauce and apple cider vinegar.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Soaking Time 8 hours
Total Time 11 hours 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Cajun
Servings 8 servings
Calories 630 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot
  • skillet
  • Saucepan

Ingredients
  

Beans and Vegetables

  • 1 pound dry kidney beans
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 large 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

Meats and Rice

  • 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 cups long grain white rice

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Rinse beans, and then soak in a large pot of water overnight.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic in olive oil for 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Rinse beans, and 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 ½ hours.
  • Stir sausage into beans, and continue to simmer for 30 minutes.
  • 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.

Notes

Add a leftover ham bone, ham hock, or bacon for added depth of flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 630kcalCarbohydrates: 79gProtein: 24gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 604mgPotassium: 1027mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 97mgIron: 7mg
Keyword Cajun cooking, Comfort Food, family meals, Louisiana recipe, red beans and rice, southern cuisine
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