Description
Red beans and rice is a heartwarming Southern classic that brings family and friends together for any occasion. This flavorful dish combines creamy red beans with fluffy long-grain rice, enhanced by aromatic spices and fresh vegetables. Ready in under two hours, it’s more than just a meal; it’s an experience filled with tradition and comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried red beans
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 cups water or broth
Instructions
- Rinse and soak the dried red beans overnight or perform a quick soak by boiling for 2 minutes and letting them rest for an hour.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add oil and sauté the onion, garlic, and bell pepper until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in Cajun seasoning and bay leaves, cooking for another minute to release flavors.
- Drain soaked beans and add them to the pot with water or broth. Bring to a gentle boil then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 1 hour until tender.
- Meanwhile, cook the rice according to package instructions until fluffy.
- Remove bay leaves before serving the creamy beans over the cooked rice.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg