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I love making dishes that can go low and slow. Putting on a nice pot of beans that cook several hours always makes me so happy. These red beans are no exception. They are creamy and delicious!

How To Make Red Beans & Rice

Recipe by Jamie Tryon
5.0 from 1 vote
Course: Main, DinnerCuisine: American, SouthernDifficulty: Easy
Servings

8

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

4

hours 
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound red kidney beans

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 1 bell pepper chopped

  • 2 stalks of celery, chopped

  • 4 cloves of garlic, minced

  • 1 lb. smoked sausage

  • 5 slices smoked bacon

  • 2 bay leaves

  • ½ tsp cumin

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • 1 tsp onion powder

  • 1/4 tsp white pepper

  • 1/4 tsp cayenne

  • 1 tsp fresh thyme

  • 1 tsp fresh oregano

  • 2 tbsps olive oil

  • 6 cups vegetable stock or water

  • chopped green onion, garnish

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • 2 cups cooked white rice

Directions

  • Sort and pick through the beans, then wash the beans well to remove all debris. Place The beans in a large bowl, cover with water and refrigerate for 24 hours.
  • Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a large pot. Add the bacon and sausage and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add the onions, celery and bell pepper to the pot, season with salt and pepper and sauté for 2 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and all of the spices and cook until you can smell the garlic.
  • Add the beans, stock and all of the herbs. Bring to boil, then reduce and simmer for 4 – 5 hours.
  • Once beans are almost done, begin to mash some of the beans with the back of a spoon.
  • Prepare the rice accordingly
  • Serve the beans over the rice and garnish with the chopped green onion.

Recipe Video

Notes

  • Check on your beans periodically to see if additional liquid is required. Start with about 1/2 cup at a time.
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