Jul 14 2026

Red Beans & Rice Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves4

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. 1

    Soak the Beans

    Rinse the red beans under cold water and soak them in water overnight. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Prep the Veggies

    Chop the onion, green bell pepper, celery, and mince the garlic. Set aside.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Sauté the Vegetables

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

  2. 4

    Add Garlic and Sausage

    Add the minced garlic and sliced Andouille sausage to the pot, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.

  3. 5

    Combine Ingredients

    Stir in the soaked red beans, water, bay leaves, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.

  4. 6

    Simmer

    Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

  5. 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.

  6. 8

    Combine Rice and Beans

    Once the beans are tender, remove the bay leaves and serve the red beans over a bed of rice.

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