Red Beans and Rice
A classic Louisiana comfort dish featuring creamy red beans and smoky sausage served over fluffy rice. This one-pot meal is hearty, flavorful, and perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 645
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Slice sausage into 0.5-inch rounds. Dice onion and celery. Mince garlic. Drain and rinse beans.
Step 2
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add sausage rounds and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Step 3
Add diced onion and celery to the pot. Sauté for 4 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook 1 minute more.
Step 4
Stir in beans, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, Cajun seasoning, and bay leaf. Return sausage to pot and stir.
Step 5
Bring to a simmer and cook uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mash some beans against the pot side to thicken.
Step 6
In a separate pot, combine rice and 2 cups water. Bring to boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 18 minutes until rice is tender.
Step 7
Season beans with salt and pepper to taste. Remove bay leaf. Serve beans over fluffy rice.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot (5-quart)
- medium saucepan
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- wooden spoon
- measuring cups and spoons
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