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Red Beans and Rice

Red Beans and Rice is a mouthwatering combination of onions, peppers, celery, Andouille Sausage, red beans, rice and a perfect blend of spices.
Course main meal
Cuisine Cajun
Keyword best red beans and rice recipe, easy red beans and rice, how to make red beans and rice, red beans and rice with sausage
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 360kcal
Author Beth Pierce

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 green pepper seeded and chopped
  • 3 stalks celery chopped
  • 12 ounces Andouille Sausage chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
  • 2 cans 15.5 oz red beans drained
  • 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes (optional)
  • 1 cup long grain white rice uncooked

Instructions

  • Heat oil over medium heat in dutch oven or heavy stock pot.  Add onion, pepper, celery and sausage. Cook for 5 minutes or until the onion softens and sausage lightly browns. Reduce heat to medium low.  Add garlic, oregano and Cajun seasoning; cook for 1 minute.
  • Add red beans, chicken broth, tomatoes (if desired) and rice. Make sure that the rice is down in the broth. Stir to combine and bring to low boil.  Reduce heat, cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender.

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Notes

I like to add tomatoes however if you want a truly authentic Cajun recipe leave them out.

Nutrition

Calories: 360kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 404mg | Potassium: 379mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 456IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg