Louisiana Red Beans and Rice
Enjoy the hearty and delicious Louisiana Red Beans and Rice, a classic Creole dish including red beans simmered with spices, served over fluffy rice for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Kidney Beans Dry
- ¼ cup Olive Oil
- 1 Onion Large, chopped
- 1 Bell Pepper Chopped
- 2 Tablespoons Garlic Minced
- 2 Celery Stalks Chopped
- 2 Bay Leaves
- 1 teaspoon Thyme Dried
- ¼ teaspoon Sage Dried
- 1 Tablespoon Parsley Dried
- 1 teaspoon Cajun Seasoning
- 1 pound Andouille Sausage Sliced
- 2 cups Brown Rice
Equipment
- Stovetop
- Large Pot
- Skillet
- Medium Pot
Instructions
- Rinse beans, then soak in large pot of water overnight.
- In skillet, heat oil over medium heat, and cook onion, bell pepper, garlic, celery for 3 to 4 minutes.
- After the beans have soaked overnight, rinse them again, and place them back in a large pot, with 6 cups of water. Add the cooked vegetables, bay leaves, spices. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, simmer for 2½ hours.
- Add the sausage, simmer for another 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the rice: In the medium pot, bring water and rice to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Serve beans over rice.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Louisiana Red Beans and Rice
Amount per Serving
Calories
396
Calories from Fat 216
% Daily Value*
Fat
24
g
37
%
Saturated Fat
6
g
38
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
48
mg
16
%
Sodium
519
mg
23
%
Potassium
537
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
28
g
9
%
Fiber
6
g
25
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
18
g
36
%
Vitamin A
713
IU
14
%
Vitamin C
23
mg
28
%
Calcium
44
mg
4
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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