Jul 14 2026
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Red Beans & Rice Recipe

Inspired by Crawford's Restaurant
Time2h
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Vegetables

Spices and Seasoning

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Soak the Beans

    Rinse the red kidney beans under cold water. Place them in a large bowl, cover with water, and let them soak for at least 8 hours or overnight.

  2. 2

    Chop the Vegetables

    While the beans are soaking, dice the onion, green bell pepper, celery, and mince the garlic. Set aside.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Cook the Beans

    Drain the soaked beans and transfer them to a large pot. Cover with fresh water, bring to a boil, and then reduce to a simmer. Cook for about 1 hour or until the beans are tender.

  2. 4

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In a separate pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until soft. Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.

  3. 5

    Combine and Season

    Add the sautéed vegetables to the pot with the cooked beans. Stir in the bay leaves, thyme, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for another 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

  4. 6

    Cook the Rice

    In a separate pot, bring 3 cups of water to a boil. Add the long-grain white rice, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook for 18-20 minutes or until the rice is tender and water is absorbed.

  5. 7

    Serve

    Remove bay leaves from the bean mixture. Serve the red beans over the cooked rice. Enjoy!

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