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Red Beans and Rice

Red Beans and Rice

A classic dish featuring red beans, sausage, and rice, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Creole
Servings 6 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. dried red beans, rinsed and picked through
  • 1 Tbsp. kosher salt divided, plus more to taste
  • ¼ cup olive oil divided
  • 1 (12-oz.) package andouille sausage, sliced ¼-inch thick
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme or 1 tsp. dried thyme
  • 1 tsp. ground black pepper plus more to taste
  • 1 tsp. ground sage
  • ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper plus more to taste
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 whole ham hock
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar plus more to taste
  • 4 cups hot cooked white rice
  • Hot sauce to serve
  • Sliced green onion to serve

Instructions
 

  • In a large Dutch oven, place the beans and 1 tablespoon of salt. Fill with water to cover the beans. Cover and soak overnight or bring to a boil for 2 minutes, then remove from heat and let stand for 1 hour.
  • Drain and rinse the beans. Set them aside.
  • In the Dutch oven over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon of oil. Add sausage and cook until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add remaining oil, onion, bell pepper, and celery. Cook until vegetables are soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in garlic, thyme, black pepper, sage, cayenne, and remaining salt. Cook until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  • Stir in chicken broth, ham hock, bay leaves, and drained beans. Add enough water to cover beans by 2 inches, 2 to 4 cups. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and cook until beans are tender, 1 hour and 15 minutes to 2 hours, checking after 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  • Remove lid and continue to cook over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until liquid is reduced and creamy, 25 to 30 minutes. Discard bay leaves and stir in vinegar. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Serve the beans over hot cooked rice with hot sauce and sliced green onion, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Cajun, Comfort Food, Easy Dinner, hearty meal, Red Beans and Rice
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