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Authentic Louisiana Red Beans and Rice

Authentic Louisiana Red Beans and Rice

Authentic Louisiana Red Beans and Rice brings Cajun flavor to your table with seasoned beans and rice, perfect with hot sauce.
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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
  

  • 1 pound dry kidney beans
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 6 cups water for beans
  • 2 leaves bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
  • 4 cups water for rice
  • 2 cups long grain white rice

Instructions
 

  • 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: 1bowlCalories: 630kcalCarbohydrates: 79gProtein: 24gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 604mgPotassium: 1027mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 97mgIron: 7mg
Keyword authentic recipe, Cajun dish, Comfort Food, Louisiana, red beans and rice
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