Easy Cheesy Red Beans and Rice

Red beans and rice is a popular dish in Louisiana Creole cuisine and is traditionally served on Mondays as a way to use up leftover meat from Sunday’s meal. It is believed to bring good luck and prosperity.

This is vegetarian, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 15.

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Easy Cheesy Red Beans and Rice

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex Courses: Comfort Food, Lunch, Main Dish, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 35 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Red beans
• 1 cup White rice
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 medium Bell pepper
• 2 medium Celery stalks
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 2 cup Vegetable broth
• 1 can Canned diced tomatoes
• 2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese
• for garnish Green onions
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. In a large pot, sauté onions, bell peppers, celery, and garlic until softened.
2. Add Cajun seasoning, paprika, and cayenne pepper to the pot and cook for another minute.
3. Stir in the red beans, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, salt, and black pepper.
4. Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover the pot and let it cook for about 30 minutes, or until the beans are tender.
5. While the beans are simmering, cook the white rice according to package instructions.
6. Once the beans are tender, use a potato masher to mash some of the beans for a thicker texture.
7. Stir in the cooked rice and cheddar cheese until melted and well combined.
8. Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving.
9. Garnish with sliced green onions.
10. Enjoy your Easy Cheesy Red Beans and Rice!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 400kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 60g20%

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.