Description
A comforting dish that combines red beans, sausage, and rice, perfect for family meals and packed with plant protein and fiber.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried red beans
- 1 smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse and soak the red beans overnight, then drain.
- In a large pot, sauté the onion, bell pepper, and garlic until soft.
- Add the smoked sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in the soaked beans, chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for about 90 to 120 minutes, or until the beans are tender.
- Serve the bean mixture over cooked rice and garnish with green onions.
Notes
For a creamier texture, mash a handful of beans against the pot side before stirring everything together.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1 1/2 cups beans over 1/2 cup rice)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg