Name: Red Beans And Rice Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1 pound dry red beans; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 12 to 14 ounces turkey sausage (sliced); 1 large yellow onion (diced); 2 celery ribs (diced); 2 bell peppers (red and green, diced); 6 cloves garlic (minced); 6 to 7 cups low sodium vegetable broth; Spices: salt, oregano, thyme, paprika, cayenne pepper; 2 bay leaves; ½ cup chopped fresh parsley (plus more for garnish); ¼ cup chopped fresh green onions (plus more for garnish); 1½ cups long grain brown rice or white rice (cooked)

Description

Indulge in the comforting flavors of this Red Beans and Rice Recipe, a classic Southern dish that combines tender red beans with savory turkey sausage, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic spices. This hearty meal is perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends, offering a satisfying blend of textures and tastes. It’s easy to prepare, nutritious, and versatile enough to serve as a main course or side dish. Whether paired with fresh herbs, hot sauce, or cornbread, this one-pot wonder is sure to please everyone at the table.

Ingredients

Scale

1 pound dry red beans
2 tablespoons olive oil
12 to 14 ounces turkey sausage (sliced)
1 large yellow onion (diced)
2 celery ribs (diced)
2 bell peppers (red and green, diced)
6 cloves garlic (minced)
6 to 7 cups low sodium vegetable broth
Spices: salt, oregano, thyme, paprika, cayenne pepper
2 bay leaves
½ cup chopped fresh parsley (plus more for garnish)
¼ cup chopped fresh green onions (plus more for garnish)
1½ cups long grain brown rice or white rice (cooked)

Instructions

Soak the beans overnight in water.
In a Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Brown the turkey sausage and set aside.
Sauté onions in the same pot for 3 minutes; add celery and bell peppers, cooking an additional 4 minutes. Stir in garlic for another 15 seconds.
Add salt, oregano, thyme, paprika, and cayenne; cook for an additional minute before adding the broth.
Drain and rinse the soaked beans; add them along with the browned sausage to the pot.
Add bay leaves; bring to a boil then reduce heat to low and simmer for 1½ to 2 hours until tender.
Mash some of the beans for creaminess before adjusting consistency if needed.
Stir in parsley and green onions before serving over cooked rice.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
Calories: 320
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 650mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 52g
Fiber: 15g
Protein: 18g
Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: For a vegetarian option, omit turkey sausage and use vegetable broth instead. Enhance flavor by adding more spices or incorporating different proteins like chicken or plant-based alternatives.