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Classic Red Beans And Rice

Classic Red Beans And Rice prepared dish

Classic red beans and rice is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines tender red beans with aromatic spices and fluffy rice. This comforting meal is perfect for a family dinner or a casual gathering.

This recipe is dinner, scaled for 6 servings, with 15 min prep and 60 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 60 min · Total: 75 min · Serves: 6

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include green bell pepper, garlic, bay leaves, celery.
  • Follow all 6 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 medium green bell pepper (chopped)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 stalks celery (chopped)
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 2 cups red beans (soaked overnight)
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 bunch green onions (chopped for garnish)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp thyme (dried)
  • 3 cups cooked rice
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat and sauté the onion, green bell pepper, and celery until softened.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the soaked red beans, vegetable broth, bay leaves, cayenne pepper, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer uncovered for about 60 minutes, or until the beans are tender.
  5. Remove the bay leaves and serve the red beans over cooked rice.
  6. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 320
  • Protein: 14 g
  • Fat: 2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 60 g
  • Fiber: 12 g
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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