Red Beans And Rice Recipe
A classic Southern dish featuring tender red beans simmered with spices, served over fluffy rice, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried red beans
- 1/2 pound smoked sausage sliced
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 bell pepper chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 cups cooked white rice
Instructions
- Rinse and soak the dried red beans overnight in water.
- Drain the beans and set them aside.
- In a large pot, cook the sliced sausage over medium heat until browned.
- Add the chopped onion and bell pepper; sauté until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add the soaked beans, chicken broth, cumin, paprika, and bay leaf.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Cover and simmer for about 1 hour, or until beans are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the red beans over cooked white rice and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 15gFat: 10gFiber: 8g
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