Description
Red Beans and Rice delivers smoky, spicy comfort with tender red beans, smoky sausage, and fluffy rice.
Ingredients
- 1 cup red beans
- 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 cup rice
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse and soak the red beans overnight.
- In a large pot, cook the chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic over medium heat until softened.
- Add the smoked sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in the soaked red beans, chicken broth, cayenne pepper, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until beans are tender.
- Meanwhile, cook the rice according to package instructions.
- Serve the bean mixture over the rice and garnish with green onions.
Notes
Use fresh, high-quality smoked sausage for the best flavor. If you want deeper color, sear the sausage until it develops a dark crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Creole