Authentic Louisiana Red Beans and Rice
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.
Servings per recipe: 8
Calories per serving: 630
Preparation time: 25m
Total cooking time: 11h 30m
Ingredients:
- 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
Directions:
- 1 Rinse beans, and then soak in a large pot of water overnight.
- 2 In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion, bell pepper, garlic, and celery in olive oil for 3 to 4 minutes.
- 3 Rinse 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.
- 4 Stir sausage into beans, and continue to simmer for 30 minutes.
- 5 Meanwhile, 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.
Nutrion facts:
| Total Fat | 24.2g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 7.0g | |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 604mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 1027mg | 29% |
| Total Carbohydrates | 79.1g | 26% |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.1g | 41% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Sugars | 3g | |
| Vitamin A | 217IU | |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | |
| Calcium | 97mg | |
| Iron | 6mg | |
| Thiamin | 1mg | |
| Niacin | 9mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 1mg | |
| Magnesium | 111mg | |
| Folate | 315mcg |
