Red Beans & Rice Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Beans

   Rinse the red beans under cold water and soak them in water for at least 6 hours or overnight. Drain and set aside.

2. 2

   Sauté Vegetables

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

3. 3

   Cook the Beans

   Add the soaked red beans, vegetable broth, bay leaves, thyme, cumin, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 1.5 hours, or until the beans are tender.

4. 4

   Prepare the Rice

   While the beans are cooking, prepare the rice according to package instructions. Typically, this involves bringing 2 cups of water to a boil, adding the rice, reducing heat to low, and covering until the rice is tender and water is absorbed.

5. 5

   Combine and Serve

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