Spicy Red Beans and Rice

Red beans and rice is a staple dish in Louisiana Creole cuisine, and is traditionally served on Mondays as a comfort food after Sunday’s big meal.

This is vegetarian, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Spicy Red Beans and Rice

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Red beans
• 1 cup Rice
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 medium Green bell pepper
• 2 stalk Celery stalk
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves
• 2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon Thyme
• 2 leaf Bay leaf
• 2 cup Vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• For garnish chopped Green onions

Instructions

1. Soak the red beans in water overnight.
2. Drain and rinse the beans.
3. In a large pot, heat some oil and sauté the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic until softened.
4. Add the Cajun seasoning, thyme, and bay leaf, and cook for another minute.
5. Add the drained beans and vegetable broth to the pot.
6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 45 minutes, or until the beans are tender.
7. While the beans are simmering, cook the rice according to package instructions.
8. Once the beans are cooked, remove the bay leaves and season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste.
9. Serve the spicy red beans and rice together, garnished with chopped green onions.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 90g30%

Sugars 1g

Protein 10g20%

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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.