Red Beans and Rice
I got this recipe from my dear friend's mother who was born and raised in New Orleans - it doesn't get much more authentic than that.
Servings: 6
Calories: 650kcal
Equipment
- Medium bowl
- whisk
- Small bowl
- Cutting board
- Knife
- measuring cups and spoons
- Large saucepan
- Wooden spoon
- Rice Cooker optional
Ingredients
- 1 lb dry red beans
- ¼ c olive oil or vegetable oil
- 2 Tbs bacon grease optional
- 1 large yellow onion diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 4 stalks celery diced
- 2 Tbs minced garlic about 6 cloves
- 6 c chicken stock
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 Tbs parsley
- 1 tsp thyme
- 2 tsp Tony's Creole seasoning
- ½ tsp Lawry's seasoned salt
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- ¼ tsp sage
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 28 oz links andouille sausage sliced
- 6 c cooked long grain white rice about 2 cups dry
- Fresh Italian parsley to garnish
Instructions
- Rinse your beans, picking out any stones, and soak them in room temperature water for 8-12 hours. Drain the water before you cook them.1 lb dry red beans
- When you're ready to cook, chop you vegetables and sausage, and whisk together your spices in a small bowl (except the bay leaves).1 large yellow onion, 1 green bell pepper, 4 stalks celery, 1 Tbs parsley, 1 tsp thyme, 2 tsp Tony's Creole seasoning, ½ tsp Lawry's seasoned salt, ½ tsp cayenne pepper, ¼ tsp sage, ¼ tsp black pepper
- Heat the oil (and bacon grease if you use it) over medium heat in a large saucepan. Add the onions, celery, green pepper, and spices to the pan.¼ c olive oil or vegetable oil, 2 Tbs bacon grease
- Cook, stirring occasionally until the onions start to soften, about 5 minutes. Add in the minced garlic and cook an additional minute.2 Tbs minced garlic
- Pour in the chicken stock, bay leaves, and the soaked beans. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook the beans for 2 hours.6 c chicken stock, 2 bay leaves
- Add in the sliced andouille sausage and continue to simmer another 30 minutes.28 oz links andouille sausage
- While the sausage is cooking, prepare the rice according to the method indicated by the type of rice.6 c cooked long grain white rice
- Serve the red beans over the rice, and garnish with fresh Italian parsley.Fresh Italian parsley
Nutrition
Calories: 650kcal | Protein: 25g
