Description
Red beans and rice is a beloved comfort food that brings together creamy red beans and fluffy white rice, creating a satisfying dish bursting with flavor. Enhanced with aromatic vegetables and Cajun spices, this recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings. Enjoy the rich taste and warm nostalgia of this classic dish that?s simple to prepare and guaranteed to delight your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried red beans (or 2 cans, drained)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cups water or low-sodium vegetable broth
Instructions
- Soak dried beans overnight in water if using; drain before cooking.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Saut? onion and green bell pepper until soft (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and saut? for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in soaked (or canned) beans, bay leaves, Cajun seasoning, and enough water or broth to cover everything by an inch. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 1 hour for dried beans or 30 minutes for canned beans. Stir occasionally.
- Cook rice according to package instructions separately.
- Serve red beans over the rice and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg