Red Beans & Rice Recipe
Make Red Beans & Rice 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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Method
Preparation
- 1
Soak the Beans
Rinse the red beans under cold water and soak them in water overnight. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Cooking
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Combine Ingredients
Stir in the soaked red beans, water, bay leaves, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
- 6
Simmer
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- 7
Cook the Rice
In a separate pot, combine the long-grain white rice with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15-20 minutes until rice is tender.
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Combine Rice and Beans
Once the beans are tender, remove the bay leaves and serve the red beans over a bed of rice.

