Description
A classic Louisiana dish made with red beans and rice, seasoned with spices and smoked sausage.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound red beans
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups cooked rice
Instructions
- Soak the red beans overnight.
- In a large pot, sauté onions, bell pepper, celery, and garlic until soft.
- Add smoked sausage and cook until browned.
- Add soaked beans, chicken broth, bay leaves, thyme, and paprika.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours.
- Remove bay leaves and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve over cooked rice.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the sausage.
- Adjust spices to your preference.
- Serve with hot sauce for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: louisiana red beans and rice, creole recipe, comfort food