Description
A classic and hearty dish featuring tender red beans simmered with Andouille sausage, served over fluffy rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound red beans, soaked overnight
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound Andouille sausage, sliced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups cooked long grain rice
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse and soak the red beans in water overnight. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the sliced Andouille sausage and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the soaked beans, chicken broth, bay leaves, thyme, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until beans are tender.
- Remove bay leaves and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve the bean mixture over cooked rice and garnish with chopped green onions.
Notes
Allowing the beans to soak overnight helps them absorb flavors and become tender. This dish improves in flavor if made a day ahead.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg