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Authentic Louisiana Red Beans and Rice Recipe

Recipe by: MIAMI BEACH

"Authentic Cajun flavor! I grew up in Louisiana and love red beans and rice; these are just like I remember. Serve with Tabasco sauce for a little kick. My family loved to splash a little cider vinegar in each bowl."
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Directions
  • Prep25 m
  • Cook3 h 5 m
  • Ready In11 h 30 m
  • 1Rinse beans, and then soak in a large pot of water overnight.
  • 2In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion, bell pepper, garlic, and celery in olive oil for 3 to 4 minutes.
  • 3Rinse beans, and transfer to a large pot with 6 cups water. Stir cooked vegetables into beans. Season with bay leaves, cayenne pepper, thyme, sage, parsley, and Cajun seasoning. Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 2 1/2 hours.
  • 4Stir sausage into beans, and continue to simmer for 30 minutes.
  • 5Meanwhile, prepare the rice. In a saucepan, bring water and rice to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Serve beans over steamed white rice.
Ingredients
  • 8 servings
  • 630 cals
  • 1 pound dry kidney beans
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 6 cups water
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 cups long grain white rice
Nutrition

Amount per serving ( 5 total)

  • Calories:
    630
    32%
  • Fat:
    24.2
    37%
  • Carbs:
    79.1
    26%
  • Protein:
    24
    48%
  • Cholesterol:
    33
    11%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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