Awesome Red Beans and Rice

Red beans and rice is a traditional dish in Louisiana Creole cuisine and is often served on Mondays, known as ‘Red Beans and Rice Day’. It is believed that the dish originated from the West African and Caribbean influences in the region.

This is vegetarian, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 80 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Awesome Red Beans and Rice

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: Creole, Southern Courses: Comfort Food, Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 20 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Red beans
• 1 cup Rice
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 medium Green bell pepper
• 2 medium Celery stalks
• 3 clove Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoon Vegetable oil
• 2 link Smoked sausage
• 2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• 2 leaf Bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Hot sauce

Instructions

1. Soak the red beans overnight in water. Drain and rinse before cooking.
2. In a large pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Cook until vegetables are softened.
3. Add the smoked sausage and cook until browned.
4. Stir in the red beans, Cajun seasoning, bay leaves, salt, black pepper, and hot sauce.
5. Add enough water to cover the beans by about 2 inches.
6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 1 hour or until the beans are tender.
7. While the beans are cooking, cook the rice according to package instructions.
8. Serve the red beans over rice and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 400kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 65g22%

Sugars 2g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.