Description
A hearty and flavorful New Orleans classic, red beans and rice brings warmth and comfort to the table.
Ingredients
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- 3 tablespoons canola oil (or vegetable oil)
- 1 large onion (chopped)
- 1 large green bell pepper (chopped)
- 2–3 stalks celery (finely chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 large bay leaf
- 1 can (15-ounce) tomato sauce
- 2 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
- 3 cans (15-ounce each) red beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 package (14-ounce) Andouille sausage (sliced)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- Hot sauce (to taste)
- Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
- 3 cups cooked rice
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Sauté the chopped onion, bell pepper, and celery for about 4-5 minutes.
- Add garlic, Cajun seasoning, and thyme; cook for another minute.
- Pour in tomato sauce and broth, stirring to combine.
- Add the drained red beans and Worcestershire sauce.
- Incorporate the sliced Andouille sausage and season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer by adding the bay leaf and covering the pot for about 25-30 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Remove the bay leaf before serving.
- Serve over fluffy cooked rice.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute Andouille sausage with plant-based sausage or mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: red beans, rice, Cajun, comfort food, Southern recipe