Red Bean & Rice Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Vegetables & Aromatics
Spices & Seasoning
Finishing Touches
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
Rinse the red beans under cold water and soak them overnight in a bowl of water. This will help soften the beans and reduce cooking time. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Chop the Vegetables
Dice the onion, bell pepper, and celery into small pieces. Mince the garlic cloves.
Cooking
- 3
Sauté the Aromatics
In a large pot, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, bell pepper, celery, and minced garlic. Sauté until the vegetables are softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- 4
Add the Spices
Stir in the cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, and bay leaf. Cook for another minute until the spices are fragrant.
- 5
Combine the Main Ingredients
Add the soaked and drained red beans, brown rice, and vegetable broth to the pot. Stir to combine all the ingredients well.
- 6
Simmer
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 30-35 minutes, or until the rice and beans are tender and cooked through.
Finishing
- 7
Garnish and Serve
Remove the bay leaf from the pot. Stir in the chopped fresh parsley and adjust the seasoning with salt and hot sauce to taste. Serve warm.