Red Beans & Rice recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
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Red Beans & Rice Recipe

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@zearotisseriebar

Jul 17 2025

2h 30m

Serves 4

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Recipe information

Make Red Beans & Rice in just 2h 30m. Fried chicken breast, Chef Paul Prudhomme's smoked andouille sausage.

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

Preparation

Cooking Instructions

1. Prepare the Beans

Rinse the red beans under cold water and soak in water overnight. Drain before cooking.

2. Cook the Sausage

In a large pot, add the andouille sausage and cook over medium heat until browned. Remove and set aside.

3. Sauté the Vegetables

In the same pot, add chopped onion, green bell pepper, celery, and minced garlic. Sauté until softened.

4. Combine Ingredients

Add the soaked red beans, water, bay leaves, cayenne pepper, thyme, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir well.

5. Simmer

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours or until beans are tender.

6. Add Sausage

After the beans are tender, add the browned sausage back into the pot. Stir and let simmer for an additional 15 minutes.

7. Serve

Serve the red beans over cooked rice, topped with sliced green onions and alongside fried chicken breast.

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