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
Vegetables and Aromatics
Spices and Seasoning
Optional Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Soak Beans
In a large bowl, cover the red kidney beans with water and let them soak overnight or for at least 6 hours.
- 2
Cooking
- 3
Cook Beans
Drain and rinse the soaked beans. In a large pot, add the beans, 2 cups of water, bay leaves, thyme, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1 hour or until beans are tender.
- 4
- 5
Combine and Simmer
Once the beans are tender, add the sautéed vegetables to the pot with the beans. If using sausage, add it now. Stir well and let simmer for another 15-20 minutes.
- 6
Cook Rice
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of rice and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until the rice is cooked and water is absorbed.
- 7
Serve
Fluff the rice with a fork and serve the red beans mixture over the rice. Garnish with chopped green onions if desired.