Description
Red Beans and Rice is a beloved Southern classic that brings warmth and comfort to any table. This hearty dish features creamy red beans simmered with aromatic vegetables and bold Cajun spices, served over fluffy white rice. Whether for a cozy family dinner or a festive gathering, this recipe is sure to impress and satisfy every palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried red beans (or 2 cans)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- If using dried beans, rinse and soak them overnight.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the onion, bell pepper, and garlic until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in soaked (or canned) red beans and Cajun seasoning.
- Pour in chicken broth to cover ingredients by an inch; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cook the beans for about 1 hour (if dried) while preparing rice according to package instructions separately.
- Once beans are tender, serve them over fluffy rice and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 16g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg