Red Beans & Rice Recipe
Make Red Beans & Rice Recipe in just 2h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Seasonings
Optional Additions
Method
Preparation
- 1
Soak the Beans
Rinse the red kidney beans under cold water. Place them in a bowl, cover with water, and soak overnight. Drain and rinse again before cooking.
- 2
Chop the Vegetables
Chop the onion, bell pepper, and celery into small pieces. Mince the garlic cloves.
Cooking
- 3
- 4
Add Garlic and Seasonings
Stir in the minced garlic, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- 5
Cook the Beans
Add the soaked red kidney beans and the vegetable broth to the pot. Toss in the bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 1 hour, or until the beans are tender.
- 6
Cook the Rice
In a separate pot, cook the long-grain white rice according to the package instructions, using water or broth.
- 7
Combine and Serve
Once the beans are cooked and tender, remove the bay leaf. Serve the red beans over the cooked rice. Garnish with chopped green onions and hot sauce to taste if desired.
