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Copycat Popeye’s Red Beans & Rice


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  • Author: betty-m
  • Total Time: 105 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A hearty and flavorful dish made with soaking dried red beans, sautéed vegetables, and spices, served over fluffy white rice.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup dried red beans, rinsed and sorted
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon liquid smoke
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • White rice, for serving

Instructions

  1. Rinse the dried red beans and soak them in cold water overnight, covering by at least 2 inches.
  2. Drain and rinse the soaked beans.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  4. Add the diced onion and bell pepper, and sauté for 5 to 7 minutes until soft and translucent.
  5. Add the minced garlic in the last 30 to 60 seconds.
  6. Stir in the smoked paprika and cumin, cooking for 1 minute.
  7. Add the soaked beans and vegetable broth, bringing to a boil.
  8. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 to 1.5 hours until the beans are tender.
  9. Stir in liquid smoke and season with salt and pepper after tasting.
  10. Mash about half a cup of beans and stir back into the pot to thicken the broth.
  11. Serve over white rice.

Notes

Soak beans overnight for the best texture and flavor. Add a splash of lime juice for a fresh twist before serving.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 90 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Creole

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 1g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 15g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg