Description
A comforting and hearty Louisiana classic, full of smoky sausage and flavorful red beans served over rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound red beans
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 cups chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups cooked white rice
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the red beans and soak them in water overnight. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions, bell peppers, and celery; sauté until softened.
- Stir in the garlic and sausage, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until lightly browned.
- Add the soaked beans, Creole seasoning, bay leaves, and chicken broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for about 90 to 120 minutes, or until beans are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve over cooked rice and garnish with chopped green onions.
Notes
Soaking the beans reduces cooking time and enhances creaminess. For a leaner version, consider using turkey or chicken sausage.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 120
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun/Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 to 2 cups
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg