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 & Seasonings
Garnish (optional)
Method
Preparation of Ingredients
- 1
Soak the Red Beans
Rinse the red beans under cold water and place them in a bowl. Cover with water and soak for at least 8 hours or overnight.
- 2
Chop the Vegetables
Dice the onion, green bell pepper, and celery into small pieces. Mince the garlic cloves.
- 3
Slice the Sausage
Cut the Andouille sausage into bite-sized pieces.
Cooking Instructions
- 4
- 5
- 6
Combine Beans and Broth
Drain the soaked beans and add them to the pot. Pour in the chicken broth and stir well.
- 7
Season the Mixture
Add bay leaves, Cajun seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine all ingredients.
- 8
Simmer the Dish
Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 1 hour, or until the beans are tender.
- 9
Cook the Rice
In a separate pot, cook the long grain white rice according to package instructions. Usually, this involves combining rice and an equal amount of water, bringing it to a boil, then covering and simmering on low heat for about 15-20 minutes.
- 10
Serve
Once the beans are tender, remove the bay leaves. Serve the red beans mixture over the cooked rice. Garnish with chopped green onions and fresh parsley if desired.