Red Beans and Rice Recipe
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Discover the ultimate comfort food with this classic red beans and rice recipe. Slow-simmered red beans, smoky sausage, and fluffy rice come together in a flavorful, hearty dish perfect for family dinners or meal prep. Learn tips, substitutions, and serving ideas to make it your own.
Ingredients
Instructions
Prep the beans: Rinse dried beans, removing debris. Soak overnight if using dried.
Cook aromatics: Heat olive oil in a heavy pot over medium heat. Sauté onions, bell peppers, and celery until tender. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
Add sausage: Brown sliced sausage in the pot with aromatics.
Simmer beans: Add beans, broth, smoked paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer. Cover partially and cook 90–120 minutes, stirring occasionally. Adjust liquid if needed.
Cook rice: Prepare rice separately according to package instructions.
Finish & serve: Spoon beans over rice, garnish with parsley or green onions. Serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 6
- Calories
- 350 calories
- Sugar Content
- 3g
- Sodium Content
- 550mg
- Fat Content
- 12g
- Saturated Fat Content
- 4g
- Unsaturated Fat Content
- 8g
- Trans Fat Content
- 0g
- Carbohydrate Content
- 42g
- Fiber Content
- 9g
- Protein Content
- 18g
- Cholesterol Content
- 35mg
