Red Beans & Rice With Sausage Recipe
Make Red Beans & Rice With Sausage Recipe in just 1h 10m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Rice
Red Beans & Sausage
Garnish
Method
Rice Preparation
- 1
Cook the Rice
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of long grain white rice, 2 cups of water, and 0.5 tsp of salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- 2
Simmer the Rice
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 18-20 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
Red Beans & Sausage Preparation
- 3
Sauté the Vegetables
In a large skillet or pot, heat 2 tbs of olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 diced onion, 1 diced green bell pepper, 1 diced stalk of celery, and 4 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.
- 4
Add the Sausage
Slice the 1 lb of Andouille sausage and add it to the skillet. Cook for another 5-7 minutes until the sausage is browned.
- 5
Combine Ingredients
Add the 2 cups of red kidney beans (drained and rinsed if canned), 2 cups of chicken broth, 2 whole bay leaves, 1 tbs of Cajun seasoning, and 0.5 tsp of black pepper. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- 6
Simmer the Mixture
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Serving
- 7
Serve the Dish
Remove the bay leaves from the mixture. Serve the red beans and sausage over the prepared rice, and garnish with sliced green onions and chopped parsley.
