Description
A classic Southern dish filled with hearty flavors, perfect for gathering around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup red beans
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked rice
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse and Soak the Beans: Rinse red beans under cold water, removing any debris, and soak overnight.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Toss in onion, bell pepper, and garlic and sauté for about 5 minutes.
- Brown the Sausage: Add sliced sausage to the pot and brown for about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the Beans and Broth: Stir in rinsed beans and chicken broth, and sprinkle in Cajun seasoning.
- Simmer Away: Cover the pot and simmer on low for 1-1.5 hours if using dried beans (30 minutes for canned beans).
- Season and Combine: Taste and adjust seasoning. Stir in cooked rice and let soak up flavors for about 5 minutes.
- Garnish and Serve: Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with chopped green onions.
Notes
Serve with crusty bread or a side salad. This dish freezes beautifully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Red Beans and Rice, Southern Comfort, Hearty Meals, Family Recipes, Soul Food