Red Bean And Rice - Regular Recipe
Regular (serves 4-5)
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Soak the Beans
Rinse the red beans under cold water and soak them in a pot with enough water to cover them for at least 8 hours or overnight.
- 2
Cook the Beans
After soaking, drain the beans and transfer them to a pot. Add 3 cups of fresh water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for about 1 hour, or until the beans are tender.
- 3
Cooking
- 4
Sauté the Vegetables
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and celery, and sauté until the vegetables are soft, about 5-7 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- 5
Add Seasonings
Stir in the Cajun seasoning, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine with the sautéed vegetables.
- 6
Combine with Rice and Beans
Add the cooked red beans along with their cooking liquid and the uncooked rice to the skillet. Pour in 2 cups of water.
- 7
Cook the Rice
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the rice is cooked through and has absorbed the liquid.
- 8
Serve
Remove the bay leaf, fluff the rice and beans with a fork, and serve warm. Enjoy your Red Bean and Rice!
