Authentic Louisiana Red Beans and Rice

Name: Authentic Louisiana Red Beans and Rice
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 185 min
Yield: 8
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

⏱️ Ready in 3h 30m 🥄 Prep 25 min 🔥 Cook 3h 5m 👥 8 servings 👁️ 12 views

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.

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🔗 Recipe adapted from AllRecipes

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 25 min

Cook 3h 5m

Serves 8

Difficulty Hard

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 8

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 630

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 24.2g 31%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 604mg 26%

Total Carbohydrate 79.1g 29%

Dietary Fiber 10.1g 36%

Total Sugars 2.6g

Protein 24g 48%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Rinse beans, and then soak in a large pot of water overnight.

In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat.

Cook onion, bell pepper, garlic, and celery in olive oil for 3 to 4 minutes.

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.

Stir sausage into beans, and continue to simmer for 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, prepare the rice.

In a saucepan, bring water and rice to a boil.