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Bowl of Louisiana red beans and rice topped with green onions and sausage

Louisiana Red Beans and Rice

A classic Southern dish featuring creamy red beans, smoky sausage, and vibrant vegetables, perfect for gatherings and family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup Dried red beans Rinsed and soaked overnight
  • 1 lb Smoked sausage or andouille sausage Diced
  • 1 cup Onion Diced
  • 1 cup Green bell pepper Diced
  • 1 cup Celery Diced
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 tbsp Creole seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper Optional, adjust to taste
  • 2 leaves Bay leaves
  • 4 cups Chicken or vegetable broth
  • 3 cups Cooked white rice
  • 1/2 cup Green onions Chopped, for garnish
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley Chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Rinse the dried red beans and soak them in water overnight.
  2. In a large pot, heat a little oil and add the diced sausage. Cook until browned.
  3. Add onion, green bell pepper, celery, and garlic to the pot. Sauté until soft.
Cooking
  1. Stir in the soaked red beans, Creole seasoning, cayenne pepper, bay leaves, and broth.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 1 hour or until beans are tender.
  3. Remove bay leaves and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serving
  1. Serve the bean mixture over cooked white rice, garnished with green onions and parsley.

Notes

Serve with cornbread or a fresh salad for a complete meal. For a vegetarian option, substitute sausage with mushrooms or a plant-based sausage.