Red Beans & Rice (with Sausage) Recipe
Make Red Beans & Rice (with Sausage) Recipe in just 1h 30m. 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 Seasonings
Liquids
Method
Preparation
- 1
Soak the Beans
Rinse the red kidney beans thoroughly under cold water. Soak them in a large bowl of water overnight. Drain and rinse again before cooking.
- 2
Chop Vegetables
Dice the onion, green bell pepper, celery stalks, and mince the garlic cloves.
- 3
Slice Sausage
Slice the smoked sausage into 1/4 inch thick rounds.
Cooking
- 4
Cook Sausage
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- 5
- 6
Add Spices
Stir in bay leaves, paprika, cayenne pepper, thyme, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the spices are fragrant.
- 7
Combine Ingredients
Add the soaked and drained red kidney beans, chicken broth, and the browned sausage back into the pot. Stir well to combine.
- 8
Simmer
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for about 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until beans are tender.
- 9
Cook Rice
In a separate pot, cook the long grain rice according to package instructions.
- 10
Serve
Once the beans are tender, adjust seasoning to taste. Serve the red beans over the cooked rice.