Authentic Louisiana Red Beans and Rice
This classic dish from Louisiana combines hearty red beans with flavorful andouille sausage, served over fluffy white rice. It’s a comforting meal that’s perfect for any occasion, offering a blend of spices and textures that will satisfy your taste buds.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 180 mins
- Total Time: 195 mins
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound dry kidney beans
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 6 cups water (for beans)
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon dried sage
- 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
- 4 cups water (for rice)
- 2 cups long grain white rice
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients.
- Rinse beans, and then soak in a large pot of water overnight.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic in olive oil for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Rinse beans, and transfer to a large pot with 6 cups water. Stir cooked vegetables into beans. Season with bay leaves, parsley, thyme, Cajun seasoning, cayenne pepper, and sage. Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 2 1/2 hours.
- Stir sausage into beans, and continue to simmer for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the rice. Bring 4 cups of water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Serve beans over steamed white rice.
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg