Description
Enjoy a comforting bowl of red beans and rice, bursting with flavor and perfect for any occasion. This dish reflects warmth and tradition, bringing family and friends together.
Ingredients
Scale
- Key Ingredients:
- 1 cup dried red beans (or 2 cans, drained)
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- Preparation Instructions:
- 1. Soak the Beans: If using dried red beans, soak them overnight in plenty of water.
- 2. Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, add 2 tbsp olive oil. Sauté chopped onions, green bell pepper, celery, and minced garlic until softened (about 5 minutes).
- 3. Add Beans and Seasonings: Stir in soaked (or drained canned) red beans along with Cajun seasoning and bay leaves. Mix well.
- 4. Pour in Chicken Broth: Add enough chicken broth to cover everything by about an inch. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low.
- 5. Simmer: Cover pot and let simmer for about 1 hour if using dried beans (or about 20 minutes if using canned), stirring occasionally.
- 6. Serve With Rice: While the mixture simmers, cook long grain rice according to package instructions. Serve the bean mixture over fluffy rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg