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Louisiana Red Beans and Rice

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Savor a true Southern classic with Louisiana Red Beans and Rice — a hearty Creole dish featuring creamy slow-cooked red beans, smoky sausage, and bold spices, all served over fluffy white rice. The ultimate comfort food for cozy, flavor-packed meals! #redbeansandrice #comfortfood #creolefood

Ingredients

  • 1 pound (450g) dry red kidney beans, soaked overnight

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 pound (450g) smoked sausage, sliced into rounds

  • 1 onion, diced

  • 1 green bell pepper, diced

  • 2 celery stalks, diced

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 6 cups chicken broth or water

  • 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning

  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme

  • 2 bay leaves

  • Salt and black pepper to taste

  • Cooked white rice, for serving

  • Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.

  2. In the same pot, sauté the onion, bell pepper, and celery until softened, about 5 minutes.

  3. Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

  4. Add the soaked and drained beans, chicken broth, Creole seasoning, smoked paprika, thyme, and bay leaves. Stir well.

  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 2-2.5 hours, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender and creamy. Add more broth or water if needed during cooking.

  6. Stir in the cooked sausage and simmer for another 10 minutes.

  7. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

  8. Serve hot over fluffy white rice and garnish with chopped parsley.

Notes

  • For a creamier consistency, mash some of the beans against the side of the pot before serving.

  • Andouille sausage adds extra smoky heat if you want a spicier version.

  • This dish freezes beautifully — perfect for meal prepping hearty dinners.

 

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