Red Beans & Rice (with Sausage) Special Recipe
Make Red Beans & Rice (with Sausage) Special Recipe in just 1h 40m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Vegetables
Spices and Seasoning
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Soak the Beans
Rinse the red kidney beans under cold water. Place them in a large bowl and cover with water. Let them soak for at least 8 hours or overnight.
- 2
- 3
Slice the Sausage
Cut the Andouille sausage into bite-sized pieces.
Cooking
- 4
Cook the Sausage
In a large pot over medium heat, add the sliced Andouille sausage. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until browned. Remove the sausage and set aside.
- 5
- 6
Add the Beans and Broth
Drain the soaked beans and add them to the pot along with the chicken broth. Stir to combine.
- 7
Season the Mixture
Add the bay leaves, paprika, cayenne pepper, thyme, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir well and bring to a boil.
- 8
Simmer
Reduce heat to low, cover, and let the mixture simmer for about 1 hour until the beans are tender.
- 9
Add the Rice and Sausage
After the beans are tender, stir in the long-grain rice and the cooked sausage. Cover and cook for an additional 20 minutes or until the rice is cooked and has absorbed the liquid.
Garnishing
- 10
Serve
Remove the pot from heat. Discard the bay leaves. Garnish with chopped green onions and parsley before serving.