Red Beans & Rice Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Ingredients

   Rinse the red beans and soak them in water overnight. Drain before using. Chop the onion, green bell pepper, celery, and garlic.

2. 2

   Sauté the Vegetables

   In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, and celery. Sauté until the vegetables are soft, about 5-7 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté for another 1-2 minutes.

3. 3

   Cook the Beans

   Add the soaked red beans, vegetable broth, bay leaves, thyme, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 1 hour or until the beans are tender.

4. 4

   Cook the Rice

   While the beans are cooking, prepare the rice according to package instructions.

5. 5

   Combine and Serve

   Once the beans are tender, remove the bay leaves. Serve the red beans over the cooked rice and add hot sauce to taste.