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Red beans and rice

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A classic dish of red beans and rice, featuring flavorful andouille sausage and a blend of spices, perfect for a hearty meal.

  • Author: Ghalina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours
  • Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Creole
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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  • 450 g dry red beans
  • 30 ml olive oil
  • 350–400 g andouille sausage, sliced into 6 mm rounds
  • 7 g butter
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 2 celery ribs, diced
  • 1 small red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 small green bell pepper, diced
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 5 g salt, or to taste
  • 1 g dried oregano
  • 0.5 g dried thyme
  • 0.5 g paprika
  • 0.1 g ground cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1.5–1.7 litres low-sodium vegetable broth or chicken broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 30 g chopped fresh parsley, plus extra for garnish
  • 10 g chopped fresh green onions, plus extra for garnish
  • 270 g long grain brown or white rice, cooked as per package instructions

Instructions

  1. Soak the dry red beans overnight in water.
  2. In a large pot, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat.
  3. Add the diced onion, celery, and bell peppers, and sauté until softened.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  5. Add the sliced andouille sausage and cook until browned.
  6. Season with salt, oregano, thyme, paprika, cayenne pepper, and black pepper.
  7. Add the soaked red beans, broth, and bay leaves to the pot.
  8. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beans are tender.
  9. Remove bay leaves and stir in chopped parsley and green onions.
  10. Serve over cooked rice and garnish with additional parsley and green onions.

Notes

  • Adjust the spice levels according to your taste.
  • For a vegetarian version, omit the sausage and use vegetable broth.
  • This dish can be made ahead and reheated for better flavor.

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