Red Beans & Rice Recipe
A hearty dish of tender red beans simmered to perfection, served over fluffy rice and seasoned with spices for a comforting meal.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
Prepare the Beans
Soak the red kidney beans overnight in water. Drain and rinse before use.
Combine Ingredients
Add the soaked beans, vegetable broth, bay leaves, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir to combine.
Simmer the Mixture
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 1 hour, or until the beans are tender.
Cook the Rice
While the beans are simmering, cook the rice according to package instructions.
Serve
Once the beans are tender, remove the bay leaves. Serve the red beans over the cooked rice, garnished with sliced green onions.