Red Beans & Rice Recipe

Inspired by The Rougaroux

Time2h

Serves4

A side of red beans and rice.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

1 cup Red beans

1 cup Rice

1 medium Onion, chopped

2 cloves Garlic, minced

1 medium Bell pepper, chopped

1 stalk Celery, chopped

2 cups Vegetable broth

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 leaves Bay leaves

1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning

to taste Celtic sea salt

to taste black pepper

2 stalks Green onions, chopped

Method

Cooking Instructions

Prepare the Beans

Rinse the red beans under cold water and soak them overnight in a bowl of water. Drain before cooking.

Cook the Vegetables

In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion, garlic, bell pepper, and celery. Sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Combine Ingredients

Add the soaked red beans, vegetable broth, bay leaves, and Cajun seasoning to the pot. Stir well and bring to a boil.

Simmer

Reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 1 hour, or until the beans are tender. Stir occasionally. Add water if necessary.

Cook the Rice

In a separate pot, cook the rice according to package instructions.

Season and Serve

Once the beans are tender, season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove bay leaves. Serve the red beans over the cooked rice and garnish with chopped green onions.